1:48 Mitsubishi Ki-46 Shitei III double-sided mask for Tamiya

Mitsubishi Ki-46 Shitei III - double-sided mask Art Scale 1:48

The Mitsubishi Ki-46 Shitei III double-sided mask Art Scale 1:48 is a set of precisely pre-cut self-adhesive masks in kabuki tape from the Czech manufacturer Art Scale. It contains neither a model nor paint: it serves for fast, clean masking of the cockpit glazing and, as a rule, of the wheels as well when spraying. The double-sided version masks the outside and the inside of the glazing, so the cockpit frames can be painted on the visible side too.

The real subject

The Mitsubishi Ki-46, nicknamed Dinah by the Allies, was a Japanese twin-engine reconnaissance aircraft of the Second World War, valued for its aerodynamically clean lines, its speed and its range. The Shitei III version had a reworked nose with smooth glazing. The long glazed cockpit with its many frames is one of the most laborious parts of the build, and this set speeds it up considerably.

Use

• Peel off the individual numbered masks and transfer them to clean, degreased glazing.
• The mask follows the frames exactly, so it is enough to spray over it with the cockpit frame color.
• The inner parts let you paint the frames on the visible side of the cockpit as well.
• We recommend a sharp modeling knife, tweezers, and applying the paint in thin coats.

Who it is for

• Modelers who want crisp transitions on the frames without the slow business of applying tape.
• Builders of the Tamiya Ki-46 Shitei III model in 1:48 scale.

The set is intended for the Tamiya kit of the Ki-46 Shitei III in 1:48 scale; the dimensions match its glazing. The model, glue and paints are not included in the package.