1:32 F-4C/D Phantom double-sided mask for Tamiya

F-4C/D Phantom Masking Set 1:32 (Art Scale)

A set of precisely pre-cut masking stencils from Art Scale, intended for the plastic kit of the F-4C/D Phantom II fighter-bomber in 1:32 scale. The stencils are die-cut from quality kabuki tape, the individual parts are numbered and come with instructions that give their exact placement. This is the double-sided version: besides the outer canopy frames it also masks their inner face.

The real subject

The F-4 Phantom II is an American two-seat supersonic fighter-bomber from the era of the Cold War and the Vietnam War. The F-4C was the first production version introduced with the US Air Force, and the F-4D brought improved avionics. The type is recognizable by its characteristic cranked outer wing panels and its anhedral tailplanes.

Use

• Lift the stencils out of the sheet and transfer them onto degreased glazing, and onto the wheels and other surfaces to be masked.
• The double-sided version lets you paint the frames from the outside and in interior color from the inside, so the cockpit looks realistic from both sides.
• Mask with an airbrush or a brush; the tape holds a sharp paint edge with no bleed.
• Once the paint has dried, peel the stencils off carefully; kabuki tape comes away cleanly.

Who the set is for

For modelers who want a sharp edge to the canopy frames in the large 1:32 scale without cutting their own masks laboriously. The stencils are designed for the shape and the panel lines of this particular kit, namely the Tamiya kit.

This is a masking accessory, not a model. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.