1:32 Douglas A-20J/K Havoc / Boston Mk.IV

Eduard masking set for the A-20J/K Havoc and Boston Mk.IV model in 1:32 scale

The set is an aid for painting: it covers the glazing of the model, so that the frames come out after spraying with a straight, crisp edge. The name does not contain the TFace designation, which Eduard uses for variants that allow for the other side of the glazing as well. The manufacturer is the Czech brand Eduard.

The real subject

The Douglas A-20 was a twin-engine attack and bomber aircraft that proved itself at low altitude and as a night fighter too. The A-20J and A-20K versions differed from the attack renditions in having a glazed nose for the bombardier and flew at the head of formations, for which they set the moment of bomb release. In British and Allied squadrons the type was known under the name Boston.

How to make use of the set

First work out the order of the shades on the model. The cockpit frame is usually leveled with the interior color first and only then does the top camouflage come in turn. Take the masks off while the finish is freshly dry, so that the edge does not break off with a layer of paint. Remove any remaining fibers of dust from the surface with a soft brush, not with a cloth. In a large scale the cockpit frame is so prominent that its clean run decides the overall impression of the finished work.

Who the set will make work easier for

• Builders of large models, where the frames cannot be overlooked
• Those interested in American attack aircraft of the Second World War
• Modelers who do not want to outline the frames with a brush
• Those who finish a model with an airbrush