1:32 Heinkel He 2019A-7 UHU one-sided express masks for Revell

Masks for the Heinkel He 219A-7 Uhu in 1:32 scale

A pre-cut masking set for a model of the twin-engine Heinkel He 219 Uhu night fighter in the A-7 version, drawn for the Revell kit in 1:32 scale. The version is single-sided, so the masks are applied to the outer side of the part.

Why mask with pre-cut masks

The framing of the glazing is the most visible piece of work on a large model. Hand-cut tape is hard to lead around a curve and one crooked edge spoils the impression of the whole machine. Pre-cut masks follow the shape of the frames, sit in place first time and save an hour of strain over a magnifier. In 1:32 scale that goes double, because the glazing has a large area and a mistake shows from a distance.

• 1:32 scale
• for the Revell kit
• single-sided version, the masks are applied from the outside
• pre-cut shapes, no need to cut them out
• the masks are applied before spraying, not after it

Procedure

Wash and degrease the part before masking; dust and grease will lift the mask. Pick the masks up with tweezers, lay them in place and press them down with a blunt toothpick, above all around the perimeter. Spray in thin coats so that no ridge builds up under the edge. Lift the mask while the paint is freshly dry; the longer you wait, the more likely the paint will come away with it. Wipe glue residue off with a cotton bud dampened in spirit.

The box holds a masking set. The kit, paints and varnishes are not included, unless stated otherwise.