1:48 F-4B Phantom II ADVANCED kabuki masks

New Ware 1:48 F-4B Phantom II ADVANCED kabuki masks

A set of masking templates for a model of the F-4B Phantom II in 1:48 scale. It is not a kit — these are pre-cut self-adhesive masks that you stick onto the model and take off once it is sprayed. The material is so-called kabuki tape (washi tape): a thin paper masking tape of mild tack, which conforms well to rounded shapes and does not pull the underlying paint off when removed. That is exactly the main difference against ordinary masking tape — on a rounded canopy frame, kabuki tape lies without creases and paint does not creep under it.

What the set is for

The manufacturer has masks for this type in three levels of coverage — basic, this middle one and the highest. This item is the middle ADVANCED level, that is a wider scope than the glazing alone, but not the full scope of the highest variant. The particular list of masked places is stated on the box.

Use

• Peel the mask off the sheet with tweezers and lay it on dry while it can still be moved
• Press the edges down with a toothpick or a blunt stick, above all in the corners of the frames
• Spray the paint in thin coats and rather square on — a heavy coat is more likely to creep under the edge of the mask
• Take the mask off shortly after the paint has dried, not after several days, and at a sharp angle
• Wipe any remaining tacky spots with alcohol on a cotton bud, never with an aggressive thinner

Who the set is for

For anyone who builds the Phantom II in 1:48 scale and does not want to measure and cut the frame masking by hand. It saves hours of work and above all evens out the result — hand-cut tape tends to come out a different width on each side of the cockpit. A beginner who is afraid of masking will appreciate it, and so will an experienced modeler whose concern is time.

The set contains masks only. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package. Check that the masks match the particular kit you are building — the shape of the frames differs between the molds of different manufacturers.