1:24 Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB (CAR DOOR)

The real subject

The Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib is a British single-seat fighter-bomber of the Second World War. It was powered by a Napier Sabre H-24 engine, and the machine made its name above all in attacks on ground targets, carrying bombs and rockets. Early production examples had a cockpit with fixed framing and with side doors resembling those of a car, which is where the name of the Car Door version comes from; later a frameless sliding canopy took their place.

What the set contains

Masks for a Typhoon Mk.Ib model in the version with side doors, in 1:24 scale. The masks are prepared in a shape that sits straight onto the model, so cutting and measuring from masking tape falls away. Which areas the set covers, and in what order the masks are applied, is given in the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the set.

Building and painting tips

Wash and degrease the surface before sticking the masks on; on a greasy surface they do not hold and paint will creep under. Lift the mask off with a sharp point, lay it in place and press the edges down with a toothpick. Apply the paint in several thin coats; a heavy coat will build a ridge at the edge of the mask. Take the masks off as soon as the paint has set, as after it has fully cured they come away less easily and may pull the finish off. Remove any adhesive left behind by a mask with a soft cloth.

• 1:24 scale
• masks for a model of the British Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib fighter-bomber
• the version with side doors and a framed cockpit
• applied before spraying, removed as soon as the paint has set
• the extent of the masks and the order of application are given in the manufacturer's instructions

Terms of supply

The aircraft model, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.