1:35 Operation Zitadelle AFVs Markings Kursk 1943

Masks for the markings of combat vehicles, Kursk 1943, in 1:35 scale

This is not a model or a kit but a modeling accessory: a set of masks that serve to spray markings precisely onto already built models of combat vehicles in 1:35 scale. A marking sprayed through a mask has the advantage over a decal that it merges with the surface, has no glossy carrier film and has no trouble with angular or engraved areas. By subject the set relates to equipment used in the summer of 1943 on the Eastern Front.

Use

• lay the mask on a dry base coat, preferably one that has been varnished
• press the edges down carefully so that no paint seeps underneath
• spray perpendicular to the surface and in several very thin coats
• take the mask off as soon as possible after the paint has set, not once it has fully cured
• seal the finished marking with varnish and only then go on to weathering

Who the set is for

For modelers of ground equipment in 1:35 scale who want their markings sprayed in paint instead of applied as decals, and for anyone who builds several vehicles of one period and needs to keep a consistent look between them. Working with masks calls for a little practice with an airbrush, but it gives a result that is all the more durable and natural. The set also suits cases where a decal fails: on a coarsely textured surface, on the sharp edges of a superstructure, or on areas that are weathered further after a decal has been applied.

Check the particular list of motifs and their number on the box and compare it with what you need on your model, especially if you are building a specific vehicle from a period photograph.

An accessory for the model. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package.