1:48 P-51D-5 Mustang TFace

The TFace masking set P-51D-5 Mustang 1:48 from Eduard

A masking set of Japanese kabuki tape from the Czech manufacturer Eduard in the TFace version: it contains masks for the outer as well as the inner side of the cockpit canopy. On the Mustang, with its large bubble canopy, that makes a great deal of sense - the inner side of the frames is clearly visible through the glazing and looks distracting when left untreated. It is not an airplane model but an accessory for a kit in 1:48 scale; check the compatibility with your kit before buying.

The real subject

The North American P-51D Mustang was an American fighter of the Second World War with a Merlin engine and six 12.7 mm machine guns. The D-5 production block was the first series version with a bubble canopy, which gave pilots all-round visibility. Mustangs escorted bombers deep over Germany and rank among the most famous fighters in history.

Use

• Apply the inner masks before gluing the canopy on, the outer ones at any point before spraying.
• The surface has to be clean and degreased; press the edges of the masks down lightly.
• Spray thin coats and take the masks off soon after drying with a pull at an acute angle.
• Kabuki tape leaves no residue of adhesive once removed.

Who the set is for

For modelers who want to finish a Mustang in 1:48 off properly - canopy frames sprayed on both sides move a model up a level. Inner masking is otherwise a lengthy job, which TFace solves elegantly.

This is a masking accessory for a kit; the airplane model itself is not included in the package.