1:48 AH-64 one-sided mask for Academy

AH-64 Apache - a single-sided Art Scale mask 1:48

The AH-64 Apache single-sided Art Scale mask 1:48 is a set of precisely pre-cut self-adhesive masks in kabuki tape from the Czech maker Art Scale. It contains neither a model nor paint - it serves for quick and clean masking of the cockpit glazing and usually of the wheels as well while spraying. The single-sided version masks the outer side of the glazing. The cuts match the AH-64 kit from Academy in 1:48 scale.

The real subject

The AH-64 Apache is an American twin-engine attack helicopter, still the backbone of the attack helicopter units of a number of armies. The tandem cockpit with its angular flat panes and the large nose with sensors give the model a distinctive silhouette. The straight frames of the glazing are easier to mask with pre-cut masks than with tape cut by hand.

Use

• Peel the individual numbered masks off and transfer them onto clean, degreased glazing.
• The mask follows the frames exactly, so it is enough to spray over it with the color of the cockpit frames.
• The single-sided version covers the outer surfaces; we recommend painting the inside of the cockpit before the canopy is closed.
• We recommend a sharp modeling knife, tweezers and applying the paint in thin coats.

Who it is for

• Modelers who want crisp frame transitions without lengthy taping.
• Builders of that 1:48 model of the AH-64 Apache helicopter.

The set is intended for the AH-64 helicopter kit from Academy in 1:48 scale; the dimensions match its glazing. The model, glue and paints are not included in the package.