1:48 Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero TFace

Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero TFace – mask 1:48 (Eduard)

This is a self-adhesive masking set from the brand Eduard for a model of the Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero fighter in 1:48 scale. The TFace rendition means that the set holds masks for the outside as well as the inside of the glazing: the cockpit frames can thus be sprayed cleanly from both sides and a realistic look reached, without glossy frames from within. The masks are of kabuki tape; it is neither a model nor a decal.

The real subject

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a Japanese carrier fighter of the Second World War, famous for its exceptional range and its agility in the early phases of the war in the Pacific. The A6M5 version brought changes to the wing and the powerplant for higher speed. The Zero is among the most iconic Japanese aircraft.

Use

• Stick the inner masks on before the cockpit is built and spray the interior color of the frames.
• Transfer the outer masks onto the finished glazing and spray the final shade.
• Lift the masks once the paint has gone tacky, for a crisp edge.
• Intended for models of the Japanese A6M Zero fighter.

Who it is for

• Modelers who are bothered by glossy cockpit frames from the inside.
• Builders who want a cockpit as realistic as possible.
• More advanced modelers with an airbrush.

The mask is an aid for painting; it holds neither paints nor a model.