1:48 N1K1-Ja George

Eduard N1K1-Ja George 1:48 painting mask set

This is a set of self-adhesive painting masks, cut from Japanese kabuki tape, from the Czech manufacturer Eduard in 1:48 scale. The masks serve to spray the frames of the canopy glazing, and usually the wheel hubs as well, precisely and cleanly on a plastic model of the N1K1-Ja George aircraft. It is not a kit or a set of decals but an aftermarket accessory for painting, used while building the matching model. The model itself is bought separately.

The real subject

The Kawanishi N1K1-Ja Shiden was a Japanese single-engine fighter, known to the Allies by the code name George. The land-based N1K1-Ja version arose as a conversion from the original float fighter and was among the most capable Japanese fighters of the closing stage of the Second World War.

Use

• The masks are lifted from the backing sheet and applied to the clear canopy glazing along the shape of the frames.
• The transitions are pressed down so that paint does not creep under the edge, and the area is sprayed with an airbrush.
• Once dry, the masks are removed; kabuki tape holds its shape and leaves no adhesive behind.
• Masks for the wheel hubs are usually included, for easily separating the tire from the rim.

Who the set is for

• Modelers building the N1K1-Ja George in 1:48 scale who want clean canopy frames
• Builders who do not want to cut and brush-paint the frames laboriously
• Anyone after faster and more precise painting of the glazing

This is a set of painting masks, not a model of the aircraft. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.