1:32 B-17G

Eduard B-17G Flying Fortress 1:32 — painting masks

A set of precisely die-cut painting masks from the Czech manufacturer Eduard in 1:32 scale for the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress heavy bomber. The masks are made of a fine masking material (kabuki paper) that follows the shape of the cockpit glazing frames and of the other transparent parts exactly. They are stuck onto the model, sprayed over and taken off once dry, so that the frames stay cleanly outlined. This is an accessory to a plastic model, not a model in its own right — the kit has to be obtained separately.

The real subject

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was an American four-engine heavy bomber of the Second World War, used above all on daylight strategic bombing over Europe. It was marked by heavy defensive armament of half-inch machine guns and a tough structure, thanks to which it often came home with heavy damage. The B-17G version brought the forward chin turret under the nose for defense against head-on fighter attacks.

Use

• Masking the cockpit glazing frames and the transparent parts before spraying
• The masks are stuck on, sprayed over and taken off once dry
• Saves time compared with masking by hand with tape
• Gives sharp, even frame edges

Who the masks are for

• Modelers building the B-17G Flying Fortress in 1:32 scale
• Anyone after clean masking of glazing without slow cutting of tape
• Beginners and advanced builders alike who want to speed up painting the cockpit

This is a set of painting masks, not a model of the aircraft. The kit itself, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.