1:48 BAE Canberra B.2/ B.20

The real subject

The Canberra is a British twin-engine jet bomber from the first postwar years. It staked everything on a large wing area and a light structure, thanks to which it got higher than the fighters of the day and stayed in service for a long time in reconnaissance and training roles as well. The B.2 version was the first bombing variant built in series, while the B.20 designation belongs to the Australian-built equivalent. Characteristic of this type are the glazed navigator's nose and a cockpit set off the axis of the fuselage, to port, so a model has glazing in two different places at once.

What the set contains

Masks for a model in 1:48 scale. Masks are used in two ways in modeling: they cover glazing so that it stays clean, or they serve as a template through which insignia and stripes are sprayed. Which parts this set covers, in what quantity and what material it is cut from are given in the instructions enclosed by the manufacturer. Working with a mask is the same in both cases: it is stuck onto a finished and dried base and removed after spraying.

Building and painting tips

• Wash and degrease the surface before sticking the mask on, because a mask will not seat on a greasy base.
• Press the edges down with a toothpick, because an edge that is not home lets paint under the mask.
• Spray perpendicular and in thin coats, because an angled spray runs under the edge.
• Spray the edge of the mask first with the color of the base, which seals it.
• Take the mask off while the paint is dry only to the touch, not once it has cured.
• Peel it off backwards at an angle rather than straight up, so that the paint does not come away.

Terms of supply

The masks are supplied on their own. The kit of the aircraft, paints, decals and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.