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1:48 Beaufighter TF.X

Eduard 1:48 Beaufighter TF.X is a set of self-adhesive die-cut masks for spraying the glazing and other areas of a torpedo Beaufighter model precisely. It is not a kit but an accessory for the build.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Eduard
Product EAN8591111614474

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9 € 7.20 €
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Eduard 1:48 Beaufighter TF.X — set of masking templates

A set of self-adhesive die-cut masks from the Czech maker Eduard, intended for a plastic model of the twin-engined Beaufighter TF.X in 1:48 scale. It is not a model of the aircraft or a kit but an accessory for the build: the carrier film holds machine-cut shapes that follow exactly the frames of the cockpit glazing and the other areas that are to stay clear after spraying. The masks are used once and peeled off after spraying.

How to use the masks

  • Peel the mask off the carrier film with tweezers and lay it on a clean, degreased part.
  • Press the edges down carefully with a toothpick or a wooden stick so that no paint runs under them.
  • Cover the remaining open area with masking tape or masking fluid.
  • Spray in thin coats and remove the mask before the paint ages and becomes brittle.

The real subject

The Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk.X was the torpedo and strike derivative of the heavy twin-engined Beaufighter. It served above all with Coastal Command of the Royal Air Force, attacking shipping targets with torpedoes, unguided rockets and heavy cannon armament in the nose. The crew consisted of a pilot and a navigator or radar operator. The glazing of the pilot's position and of the rear station has complex frames, and masking them by hand with tape is tedious and rarely comes off at the first attempt.

Who the set is for

For modelers who want sharp, straight frame edges without bleeding and without laboriously cutting tape with a knife. The set saves hours of work and noticeably raises the final impression of the finished model, because the cockpit is the first place a viewer looks.

It is an accessory for the build, not a model. Paints, glue and the base kit are not included in the package.

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FAQ

It is not. It is a set of masking templates, that is an accessory for building a plastic model of the Beaufighter TF.X in 1:48 scale. The model itself has to be bought separately.

Count on a single use. After being peeled off, the adhesive picks up dust and the mask no longer sticks reliably enough to keep paint from running under it.

Ideally shortly after the paint has dried to the touch. If you wait too long, the paint film hardens and may tear at the edge of the frame when peeled off.

Yes, working with masks is simpler than masking by hand with tape. All it takes is tweezers, a steady hand and pressing the edges down properly.

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