1:48 Yak-28PP Brewer-E BASIC kabuki masks

The real subject

The Yak-28 was a Soviet twin-engined jet aircraft with a high-set wing and unusual landing gear arranged one unit behind the other on the fuselage axis. The version designated PP, known in the West under the name Brewer-E, was intended for electronic warfare, that is for jamming enemy radars. It differed from the bomber versions mainly in its equipment, which called for changes to the fuselage and further covers on the surface.

What the masking set offers

The masks are cut from kabuki paper, that is from a thin material with a lightly tacky layer that takes to a curve well and tends to come off clean. The shapes match the glazing of the model, so the slowest part of the work falls away, namely cutting strips and laying them along the cockpit frames. The manufacturer calls the extent of the set basic; what the package holds exactly is given in the instructions on the packaging.

How to work with the masks

• Lay the masks on a clean degreased surface before spraying, not after
• Take the pieces off the sheet with tweezers or the tip of a blade, not with your fingers
• Press the edges down firmly with a toothpick, so that paint does not get under them
• Spray in thin coats; a heavy coat makes a step at the edge
• Lift the masks soon after the paint has dried and pull them at a sharp angle to the surface

Who it is for

For modelers who build the Yak-28PP in 1:48 scale and want sharp cockpit frames without patient cutting. The time saved shows above all on glazing with many frames. The package holds a masking set; the model, paints and glue are not part of it, unless stated otherwise.