1:72 EA-18F Basic kabuki masks

The real subject

The Boeing Super Hornet is an American carrier-based combat aircraft that replaced the earlier Hornet in the US Navy. The two-seat version has a lengthened cockpit with two seats one behind the other and serves both for combat tasks and as the basis for a specialized version intended for electronic warfare. It is precisely the large glazed canopy that is the place on a model where a mask pays off most.

What kind of set this is

These are masks cut from kabuki tape for a model of the two-seat Super Hornet in 1:72 scale. Kabuki tape is thin and pliable, so it adapts well to the curve of the canopy and does not ripple at the edges. The manufacturer distinguishes several levels of extent in this range; this item is at the basic Basic level, while the wider Advanced and Expert levels cover a greater number of areas. Which areas the set covers and which kit it is cut for are stated by the manufacturer on the packaging.

How to use the masks

The masks are applied to a clean and degreased surface before spraying. Take them off the backing sheet with the tip of tweezers, seat them in place and press the edges down carefully, so that the paint does not creep under them. Apply the paint in several light coats; a heavy coat builds up at the edge and leaves a step once the mask is removed. Take the mask off shortly after the paint has dried and do not pull it sideways but at an angle upward and back over itself.

• 1:72 scale, masks for the two-seat Super Hornet
• cut from kabuki tape
• the basic Basic extent; the range also has Advanced and Expert levels
• applied before spraying, removed shortly after the paint has dried
• the target kit is stated by the manufacturer on the packaging

Who it is for and what is in the delivery

The set suits anyone who does not want to mask the canopy with hand-cut tape and wants sharp frames. The delivery contains the masks alone; the model, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.