1:32 Spitfire Mk.I HASEGAWA

Masks for the Spitfire Mk.I in 1:32 scale

A set of pre-cut masks for a model of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I fighter in 1:32 scale. It is cut for the Hasegawa kit, so the shapes of the parts match the glazing and the contours of that very kit and cutting tape by eye falls away.

Why use masks

A crisp boundary between frame and glass is the first thing that catches the eye on a finished model, and at the same time the thing that is hardest to do freehand. A pre-cut mask holds the shape of the frame for you, the result is the same every time and scraping dried paint off the glass falls away. In 1:32 scale the glazing is large and every inaccuracy shows on it, so working with a mask pays off twice over.

How to work with the masks

• The masks go on before spraying, never onto dried paint.
• The surface has to be clean, degreased and dry.
• Peel the part off the sheet with the tip of a scalpel or with tweezers, lay it down and press the edges carefully into place.
• Spray in thin coats; a heavy coat will seep under the edge of the mask.
• Lift the mask as soon as the paint has flashed off, not after it has fully cured.
• Spray the frame in the cockpit shade before the color coat, so that the color showing through does not mix.

Terms of supply

This is an accessory for a kit, not an aircraft model. The kit, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise. The exact contents of the sheet are given in the manufacturer's instructions.