1:48 Marcel-Bloch MB-151C.1 Markings airbrush mask for Dora Wings

The real subject

The Bloch MB-151 was a French single-seat fighter of the late 1930s, a stocky low-wing monoplane with retractable landing gear. The designation MB-151C.1 comes from the French system: the letter C defines a fighter machine and the numeral after the dot the number of crew, that is, one pilot. The short fuselage with its bulky front gives the model a pronounced outline that will take carefully done insignia.

What the set solves

The templates define the areas of the national insignia and other markings on the surface of the model, so that you spray them in paint instead of applying decals. Sprayed markings have no carrier film, they do not reflect differently from the surrounding finish and they do not gather at the edges, which you will appreciate on the rounded areas of the fuselage and on the leading edges. The set is cut for the kit from Dora Wings in 1:48 scale; the extent of the sheet and the recommended order of the steps are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

• a masking set for the markings of an MB-151C.1 model, 1:48 scale
• the cut is tied to the Dora Wings kit
• applied before spraying, onto a matured, degreased finish
• the resulting insignia are directly in the paint, with no decal film
• the extent of the set and the procedure are given in the manufacturer's instructions

Building and painting tips

The surface must be dry, clean and degreased, as otherwise the mask will not adhere and paint will run underneath. Press the edges down all the way around with a blunt stick and spray thinly in several passes. With multicolor insignia work from the lighter color to the darker one and let the finish mature properly between steps. Take the mask off while the paint has only just dried, and pull it at an angle across the edge.

Terms of supply

The kit, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.