1:72 Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc

The real subject

The Hawker Hurricane was a British fighter which, together with the Spitfire, bore the main weight of the Battle of Britain. The Mk.IIc version is armed with four 20 mm cannons in the wing and was also used widely as a machine for attacks on ground targets. The cockpit of the Hurricane has many frames and intricate glazing behind the pilot's head, so masking is among the more laborious steps of the build.

What the set contains

The set holds pre-shaped self-adhesive masking pieces for the glazing of a model. The shapes match the frames of a particular kit, so a piece only has to be lifted off the backing, laid in place and pressed down. The set is shaped for a particular kit, and that detail is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

How to use the masks

Stick the mask onto clean and degreased glazing before spraying. Press the edges down with a toothpick or a blunt stick, because paint creeps under an edge that has not bedded down and the edge is then not sharp. Spray in thin coats; a heavy application creates a ridge at the edge of the mask that stays visible once it is removed. Lift the mask off with the tip of a knife or with tweezers soon after the paint has dried, not after several days, when the finish has hardened and there is a risk of it flaking away from the edge. Keep the smaller offcuts, as they come in useful for covering places a whole piece will not fit, for example the small windows behind the cockpit.

Terms of supply

The masking set alone is supplied. The kit, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.