1:48 P-61

P-61 Black Widow painting masks 1:48 (Eduard)

A set of self-adhesive painting masks from Eduard in 1:48 scale. It is not a model but an accessory for building the Northrop P-61 Black Widow. The masks are applied to the cabin glazing and to the wheels; after spraying they peel off easily and leave clean, sharp transitions with no paint bleeding.

The real subject

The Northrop P-61 Black Widow was the first American aircraft designed from the outset as a night fighter. It carried an airborne radar and was marked by its twin-boom layout, a pair of engines and heavy armament. It entered the fighting in the closing stage of the Second World War, both in Europe and in the Pacific, where it hunted down and destroyed enemy machines at night.

Use

• Transfer the masks carefully onto clean and degreased glazing and press them down so that they adhere well.
• We recommend spraying the color of the inner framing first, and then the final covering shade.
• Apply the paint in fine coats with an airbrush so that it does not run under the edge of the mask.
• Once dry, peel the masks off carefully, ideally with the tip of a knife or with tweezers.

Who the set is for

• For modelers who want to save time on masking and to achieve sharp edges.
• For builders of this aircraft type in 1:48 scale.
• For beginners and advanced modelers who prefer spraying to painting the frames by hand.

The set holds self-adhesive painting masks of kabuki tape; the model itself and the paints are not included in the package.