1:48 Spitfire Mk.IX - pro modely Eduard

Spitfire Mk.IX 1:48 - Peewit painting masks

A set of precisely die-cut self-adhesive masks from Peewit intended for painting the plastic model of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX fighter in 1:48 scale. It is neither a kit nor a finished model: these are painting masks that cover the frames of the canopy glazing and the areas meant to stay clear reliably while the paint is sprayed. The masks are shaped to fit one specific kit of this aircraft in this scale.

The real subject

The Spitfire Mk.IX was a British single-seat fighter and one of the most successful versions of the whole line. It came about as a quick answer to the German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 and received the more powerful two-stage supercharged Rolls-Royce Merlin 60 series engine. The combination of a proven airframe with an elliptical wing and a stronger engine made it an even match in the second half of the war.

How to use the masks

• Clean the glazing of grease and fingerprints before sticking the masks on.
• Take the individual parts out of the sheet with tweezers or the tip of a scalpel.
• Press the edges of the mask down carefully so that the paint cannot run under it.
• Apply the paint in thin coats and peel the mask off before the film has cured completely.

Who the masks are for

• Modelers who want clean, sharp canopy frames without laborious brushwork.
• Builders of fighters in 1:48 who will welcome the time saved on masking.
• Anyone building this Spitfire Mk.IX model and looking for accurate masks for it.

This is an accessory for a plastic kit. The model itself, the paints and the glue are not included in the package.