1:72 G-222 Panda / C-27A Chuck Expert kabuki masks

1:72 G-222 Panda / C-27A Chuck Expert kabuki masks — a New Ware masking set

Pre-cut self-adhesive templates of kabuki paper for a model of the tactical transport aircraft in 1:72 scale, in the richer Expert option. The twofold designation in the name refers to the Italian G.222 type and its American C-27A version. The product is neither a kit nor decals; it is an accessory that serves for precise masking while painting a finished model.

Protection with clear coat: how to seal the edge before paint flows under it

The surest trick for a perfect frame does not lie in the mask but in what you spray first. Once the masks are stuck on and pressed down, go over the whole part with a thin coat of clear or of the paint that is under the mask, that is the shade of the glazing or of the base. The clear coat flows into the microscopic gap at the edge and closes it as it dries. Any penetration is then invisible, because it is the color of the base. Only then spray the covering shade of the frame. The procedure pays off especially with the intricate glazing of a transport aircraft, where there are many edges and putting them right costs more time than one extra coat.

How to use the set

• Stick the masks onto clean, degreased glazing and press the edge down with a blunt point.
• Seal the edge with a thin coat of clear or of the color of the base.
• Spray the covering shade only once the sealing coat has dried.
• Apply several thin coats instead of one thick one.
• Take the mask off only once it has hardened, slowly and at an angle to the surface.

Who the set is for

For more advanced modelers who want the maximum of masked areas on a transport aircraft in 1:72 scale and are willing to give the right procedure the time it needs. The set is cut for a particular kit, so check its compatibility in advance.

This is a modeling accessory, not a kit. Paints, glue and the model are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.