1:48 Curtiss P-40N Warhawk

A mask for the P-40N Warhawk (1:48, Eduard)

This is not a kit or decals, but a set of painting masks in kabuki paper (yellow Japanese masking tape). The templates are die-cut exactly to the shape of the parts, so it is enough to transfer them onto the model and spray straight away for sharp, clean edges. The mask makes the most demanding part of finishing a model of the Second World War Curtiss P-40N fighter in 1:48 scale easier.

The real subject

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was among the most widely used Allied fighters of the Second World War; the P-40N version was the lightened and performance-tuned late variant committed on many battlefields from the Pacific to North Africa.

What the mask solves

• The framing of the canopy glazing with sharp edges and no paint creeping under.
• Covering the wheels and the areas where an accurate demarcation is needed.
• Kabuki tape holds, follows curves and peels off cleanly after spraying.

Usage tips

• Degrease the surface and let the base coat dry completely.
• Press the edges of the mask down carefully against paint creeping under.
• Spray thin coats and lift the mask off while the paint is still slightly pliable.

Who it is for

• Builders of the P-40N Warhawk model in 1:48 scale who want clean canopy frames.
• Modelers who want to avoid masking with strips of tape.

This is a masking set, not a model. Paints and glue are not included in the package.