1:72 Tornado GR.1

Tornado GR.1 masking set 1:72 from Eduard

A set of precisely cut masking templates from flexible Japanese kabuki tape by the Czech manufacturer Eduard. This is not a model of an aircraft — it is an add-on that markedly speeds up and sharpens the painting of a Tornado GR.1 kit in 1:72 scale. The masks are made for a particular kit, so check compatibility with your own kit beforehand.

The real subject

The Panavia Tornado GR.1 was a strike aircraft with variable-geometry wings, developed jointly by Great Britain, Germany and Italy. The GR.1 version served with the RAF from the start of the 1980s for low-level attacks and became known for its use in the Gulf War in 1991. The two-seat cockpit with its large canopy is a prominent feature on the model — all the more reason to spray the frames cleanly.

Use

• Transfer the masks with tweezers onto a clean, degreased surface and press the edges down lightly.
• Apply the paint in thin coats, ideally with an airbrush, working away from the edge of the mask.
• Lift the masks shortly after the paint has dried, pulling at an acute angle.
• Kabuki tape holds reliably and leaves no adhesive behind after removal.

Who the set is for

For anyone who builds the Tornado GR.1 in 1:72 and wants to save time masking the intricate cockpit canopy. Beginners and advanced modelers alike will appreciate the masks — cutting the cockpit frames by hand is slow and risky, while with a pre-cut set the result is clean the first time.

This is a masking add-on to a kit; the model of the aircraft itself is not included in the package.