1:48 P-40E

Eduard 1:48 - masks for the P-40E Warhawk model

A set of pre-cut masking pieces in kabuki paper for the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk model in 1:48 scale. It is not a kit and not a replacement part - it is a painting accessory that covers the canopy glazing and the wheel tires at the moment you spray the model.

What the set solves

Cutting canopy frames out of tape by hand is the most tiresome part of the work on any fighter, and a single slip of the knife can ruin a finished part. The masks are cut to the shape of the parts, so there is no measuring and no cutting. Kabuki paper is thin, shapes well into curves and carries an adhesive that holds while you spray but leaves no residue on the clear part when lifted off. Masking for the tires is usually included as well, so that the wheel hubs can be sprayed separately from the rubber.

Use

• Wash the clear parts before masking and let them dry completely - grease from your fingers will lift the mask.
• Lift the pieces out with the tip of a knife or with tweezers and stick them on the glazing frame by frame.
• Press the edges down thoroughly with a toothpick, above all in the corners and on the curved areas.
• Spray in thin coats; give the glazing a first pass in the interior color and only then the exterior shade.
• Lift the masks off shortly after the paint has dried, not after the finish has fully cured.

Who the set is for

For modelers building the P-40E Warhawk in 1:48 scale who want clean, crisp canopy frames and do not want to spend the evening cutting tape. The set suits less experienced builders too - it needs no special tool beyond tweezers and a sharp blade.

This is not a model. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package. Ensure ventilation and wear a respirator while spraying.