1:48 Ki-27 Nate

Ki-27 Nate painting masks 1:48 (Eduard)

A set of self-adhesive painting masks from Eduard in 1:48 scale. It is not a model but an accessory for building the Nakajima Ki-27 Nate. The masks are applied to the canopy glazing and the wheels; after spraying they peel off easily and leave clean, crisp transitions with no paint running over.

The real subject

The Nakajima Ki-27, given the Allied code name Nate, was a Japanese Army fighter from the late 1930s. It was a cantilever low-wing monoplane with fixed landing gear which excelled in high agility. It saw combat in the conflict at Khalkhin Gol and in the early stages of the war in the Pacific, before more modern types replaced it.

Use

• Transfer the masks carefully onto clean, degreased glazing and press them down so that they adhere well.
• We recommend spraying the color of the inner framing first and then the final covering shade.
• Apply the paint in thin coats with an airbrush, so that it does not run under the edge of a mask.
• Once dry, peel the masks off carefully, ideally with the tip of a knife or with tweezers.

Who the set is for

• For modelers who want to save time on masking and achieve crisp edges.
• For builders of this aircraft type in 1:48 scale.
• For beginners and advanced builders alike who prefer spraying to painting the frames by hand.

The set contains self-adhesive painting masks in kabuki tape; neither the model itself nor paints are included in the package.