1:72 Northrop A-17 family

The real subject

The Northrop A-17 was a single-engined American ground-attack aircraft of the mid-1930s, an all-metal low-wing monoplane derived from earlier machines by the same maker. It served with the US Army Air Corps and in several versions abroad as well; the individual variants differed from one another enough that modeling sets often cover them together. The word family in the name refers to precisely this group of variants.

What the set contains

This is a mask set in 1:72 scale, that is an accessory for aircraft models. Which areas the set covers and which kit the cut is built for are stated on the box and in the enclosed instructions; the masks are cut to the shape of a particular model. Go through them before you start spraying.

Building and painting tips

The masks are applied to a clean, dry surface before spraying, never onto paint that has already dried. Clear the area of dust and grease beforehand. Press the edges of the mask down with a blunt toothpick so that paint cannot seep under them. Spray in thin coats; a heavy coat creates a step at the edge. Take the mask off while the paint has only just dried, not after a longer time, when it comes away less easily.

• mask set in 1:72 scale
• intended for the Northrop A-17 and its variants
• an accessory for aircraft models
• the target kit is stated on the box and in the enclosed instructions
• applied before spraying, to a clean and degreased surface

Who it is for

It suits modelers who want sharp transitions without laborious hand-brushing of the outlines, and anyone who does not fancy cutting masks out of tape. It is an accessory for models; paints and glue are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise, and what exactly the package holds should be checked against the details on the box.