1:48 F-15C MSIP II TFace

Eduard F-15C MSIP II TFace 1:48 masking set

A set of self-adhesive masking templates from the Czech manufacturer Eduard for a model of the F-15C in the MSIP II version in 1:48 scale. It is not a kit or a set of detail parts but an aid for painting. The TFace designation means that the fret holds masks for both sides of the glazing, so you paint the cockpit frames from the outside and from within. On the large one-piece canopy this type has, the inner side of the frame can hardly be hidden, which is why the TFace version is worth having.

The real subject

The F-15 is an American twin-engine fighter with a high-mounted wing and a pair of vertical tails, designed for air combat and marked by great engine power and excellent visibility from the cockpit. The abbreviation MSIP denotes an upgrade program whose second phase gave the C-version machines new avionics and improved cockpit equipment. Thanks to its large frameless canopy, the cockpit is one of the most closely watched parts of the model on this aircraft.

Use and tips

• Degrease the glazing before masking and let it dry completely
• Apply the inner masks first and spray the interior color, and only then mask and paint the outside
• Separate the masks with tweezers and press them into the corners of the frames with a toothpick
• Apply the paint in thin coats so that it does not run under the edge of the mask
• Peel the masks off soon after the paint has dried, pulling at a shallow angle

Who the set is for

For modelers of contemporary fighters in 1:48 scale who want the cockpit frames cleanly painted on both sides, above all when building with the canopy open.

The set holds masking templates only. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package.