1:72 Jak-1B (Yak-1B) wheel bay plugs (for Arma Hobby)

Omask — Wheel Bay Plugs, Yak-1B, 1:72 (for Arma Hobby)

A wheel bay is one of the few spots on a model where a mistake is practically impossible to fix. It is deep, intricate, and its interior is a different color from the outer surface — once a mist of the top coat gets in there while spraying, you simply cannot reach the overspray with a brush. These Omask plugs solve the problem in the simplest possible way: they are shaped foam inserts that fill the bay before spraying. Paint settles on them from the outside, none gets inside, and once dry you simply pull the plug out. The set is shaped to fit the Yak-1B kit from Arma Hobby in 1:72 scale.

Use

• Insert the plug into the bay before spraying — after assembly and any puttying nearby, before the primer coat.
• The foam expands in the bay and adheres to the edges, so unlike tape it leaves no seams for a mist of paint to seep through.
• Spray with an airbrush or a rattle can as usual; leave the plug in place for the whole painting and varnishing process.
• Once the paint has dried, carefully pull the plug out — the bay stays in its original color, ready for its own shade, a wash, and fitting the landing gear legs.
• It is not glued in, leaves no adhesive residue, and does not damage the plastic.

Who It Is For

For modelers building the Yak-1B from Arma Hobby in 1:72 who want a clean transition between the outer finish and the bay's interior — especially those working with an airbrush. Builders who do not want to spend ages stuffing bays with cotton, foam, or masking tape and would rather reach for a part that simply fits will appreciate them too.

The Real Subject

The Yakovlev Yak-1 was one of the fundamental Soviet fighters of the Second World War — a wood-and-metal structure, a V-shaped engine, and a simple, rugged design that allowed mass production. The Yak-1B version brought a major change to the fuselage shape: a cut-down rear fuselage and a teardrop canopy, which significantly improved the pilot's rearward visibility. That is exactly why the aircraft has a different silhouette from early Yaks with a high rear deck.

Note: this is not an aircraft model. The package contains only wheel bay plugs; the kit itself, paints and glue are not included. Pull the plugs out only once the paint has dried, and without using force, so you do not damage the parts' thin edges.