1:48 B-25G

Eduard B-25G Mitchell 1:48 painting mask set

This is a set of self-adhesive painting masks cut from Japanese kabuki tape, made by the Czech manufacturer Eduard in 1:48 scale. The masks are used to spray the canopy framing, and usually the wheel rims as well, cleanly and precisely on a plastic model of the B-25G Mitchell. It is not a kit and it is not a decal sheet, but an aftermarket accessory for painting that is used while building the matching model. The model itself is bought separately.

The real subject

The North American B-25 Mitchell was an American twin-engine medium bomber flown on every front of the Second World War. The B-25G version was adapted for attacks on surface targets and carried a massive 75 mm cannon in the nose, backed up by machine guns. It saw most of its service in the Pacific against Japanese shipping.

Use

• The masks are lifted off the backing sheet and applied to the clear canopy glazing, following the shape of the framing.
• The edges are pressed down so that paint cannot bleed underneath, and the area is sprayed with an airbrush.
• Once the paint is dry the masks are peeled off; kabuki tape holds its shape and leaves no adhesive behind.
• Masks for the wheel rims are usually included as well, so the tire is easy to separate from the rim.

Who the set is for

• Modelers building the B-25G Mitchell in 1:48 scale who want clean canopy framing
• Builders who would rather not cut and brush-paint the framing the hard way
• Anyone who wants to make painting the glazing faster and more accurate

This is a set of painting masks, not a model of the aircraft. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.