1:48 J7W1 Shinden double-sided express mask, self-adhesive and pre-cutted for Hasegawa

The Art Scale 1:48 masking set – Kyushu J7W1 Shinden

A set of pre-cut self-adhesive masks of quality kabuki tape, not a kit. The parts are numbered and come with instructions giving their exact placement. The set is cut to fit the plastic J7W1 Shinden kit from Hasegawa in 1:48 scale. The double-sided form masks the outer and the inner face of the glazing.

The real subject

The Kyushu J7W1 Shinden was a Japanese experimental fighter with an unconventional canard layout and a pusher propeller at the rear. Only prototypes flew before the end of the Second World War and the machine never reached combat. Its framed canopy lends itself to masking with pre-cut films.

Use

• Carry the mask with tweezers onto clean glass and press the edges down.
• Fit the inner parts before closing the cockpit.
• Spray the frame in thin coats to stop the paint running under.
• The wheel masks separate the tire from the hub.

Who the set is for

• Collectors of Japanese experimental aircraft.
• Modelers who want sharp frames without cutting by hand.

The set holds neither paints nor a model. It is an accessory for a plastic kit.