1:48 OV-10А Bronco US NAVY canopy frame paint mask (inside and outside)

The real subject

The OV-10 Bronco is a twin-boom observation and light attack aircraft whose identifying mark is its extensively glazed cabin. Thanks to it the crew had a view in almost all directions, but for a modeler it means a large area of glazing with intricate framing. The OV-10A version served with the US Navy as well.

What the set contains

Masks for the framing of the cabin for the OV-10A Bronco in 1:48 scale, according to the name in the form for the inner and the outer side. The inner elements make it possible to spray the framing in the shade of the cabin, which is visible through the glazing, and the outer ones then in the shade of the upper surface. Which kit the set is prepared for is given in the manufacturer's instructions; with glazing that large the shapes differ from kit to kit.

Building and painting tips

The way goes from the inside out: first the inner masks and their color, then the setting of the part in place and masking from the outside. Wash the part beforehand in lukewarm water with dish soap and let it dry.

• lay the elements out according to the instructions; with intricate framing they are easily mixed up
• press the edges down with a blunt tip, so that paint does not run under them
• spray straight on and in thin coats, otherwise a ridge forms at the edge
• take the masks off shortly after the paint has dried; tweezers and the tip of a blade help

Who it is for

For a modeler who is building the Bronco in 1:48 scale and wants the framing of the cabin sharp from both sides. The package contains a masking set; a kit, paints and glue are not part of it, unless stated otherwise.