1:35 Window Paint Masks for MENG D9R Doobi armored bulldozer

The real subject

The D9R is the armored version of the heavy tracked Caterpillar D9 bulldozer, used for engineering work in exposed ground. At first glance it differs from the civilian machine in the add-on armor built around the cab and the blade; the crew looks out only through narrow, heavily glazed windows. It is precisely those small windows that give the model its characteristic look, so it is worth keeping them really clear and giving the frames around them a sharp outline.

What the set solves

The set contains window masks cut for the MENG kit. The parts are stuck onto the clear moldings before painting, so neither the primer nor the top coat reaches the glass. Masking small irregular windows by hand with tape is tedious on this machine and the edge almost never comes out straight; a pre-cut mask removes that problem and the frames around the glazing come out equally wide.

Usage tips

• Wash the clear parts before applying the masks and let them dry completely, as grease holds a mask poorly.
• The masks belong on the model before spraying, not on a finished coat of paint.
• Press the edges of the mask down with a blunt point so that paint does not creep underneath.
• Spray in thin coats; make the first one on the lighter side, as it seals the edge.
• Remove the masks shortly after the paint has dried, pulling them at an angle to the surface.

Terms of supply

The masks alone are supplied. The kit, the paints, the glue and the tools are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise. For the placement of the individual masks follow the manufacturer's instructions.