1:24 Spitfire IX Canopy (outside, inside) & Markings Super Mask for Airfix kits

The real subject

The Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX is among the best-known British fighters of the Second World War, and in 1:24 scale every detail of its elliptical wing and its glazed cockpit stands out. Large scale makes higher demands on the finish: edges that merge on a small model are visible here at first glance.

What the set contains

The set brings masks for the cockpit glazing for the outer and the inner side and, in addition, masks for spraying the markings. The inner masks make it possible to spray the interior shade on the glazing frames from inside, so the cockpit frame looks three-dimensional as on the real aircraft. The set is intended for Airfix kits; with another kit a fit is not guaranteed.

Building and painting tips

The masks are stuck on before spraying. First wash the clear parts in lukewarm water and let them dry; grease from fingers is the most common cause of paint creeping under. Lay the mask on, press it down around its edge and only then spray in thin coats.

• Sprayed markings make no step and you do not have to deal with a gloss base as with decals
• Remove the mask while the paint has only just dried
• Pick the pieces up with tweezers; do not touch the adhesive side with your fingers
• A thin coat of clear varnish under the edge of the mask helps to seal the transition

Who it is for

For builders in large scales who want sharp cockpit edges and markings sprayed in paint. In a large scale it pays off even where taping by hand would take a whole evening.

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