1:72 F-14B Bombcat, F-14D Tomcat BASIC kabuki masks

Kabuki masks for the F-14B Bombcat and the F-14D Tomcat – the BASIC grade, 1:72 (New Ware)

A set of precisely cut masking templates from kabuki paper (washi) for spraying the glazing and the wheels of a model of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat in the B and D versions, 1:72 scale. The BASIC grade covers the cockpit glazing, the other clear parts and the wheels. It is not a kit, but an aid that speeds painting up and ensures sharp transitions without paint running under.

The real subject

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American two-seat carrier fighter with a variable-geometry wing. The F-14B and F-14D versions got more powerful engines and upgraded avionics; the nickname Bombcat refers to the later strike use of the machine with guided munitions.

Usage tips

• Degrease the glazing before applying and press the mask down into the frames, so that the paint does not run under.
• Undercoat the frames with the interior shade, and only then apply the exterior covering coat.
• Kabuki paper follows rounded canopies and leaves no glue once taken off.
• Take the mask off while the paint has only set, for the sake of a sharp edge.

Who the set is for

• Builders of the American carrier fighter in 1:72 scale.
• Modelers who want quick and clean masking of the glazing and the wheels.
• Beginners and advanced builders alike for whom the basic extent of masks is enough.

The mask is an aid for spraying. The paints, the glue and the kit are not included in the package.