1:32 Bf 110 F/G masks for icrosses

Cross masks for the Bf 110 F and G in 1:32

A set of masks for the national crosses on a model of the Bf 110 in the late F and G versions, 1:32 scale. The cross is sprayed in paint directly onto the surface of the model, so no decal film is left over the finish and the insignia behaves exactly like the surrounding area.

The real subject

The Bf 110 was a twin-engine heavy fighter which in its late versions came into its own mainly where more than agility was expected of a machine: in night fighting and in the role of a heavily armed hunter. The F and G versions belong to the end of its service and carry more pronounced armament and equipment than the early machines. In the large scale of 1:32 the model comes out sizeable and the insignia on the fuselage and the wings is clearly visible on it.

Procedure for painting

• Wash and degrease the base and let the base coat dry through properly.
• Seat the mask only on a dry base, that is before spraying the cross itself, and press the edges down with a blunt point.
• Apply the paint in several thin coats, so that no noticeable step arises at the edge of the mask.
• With an insignia in two colors let the first shade dry and only then spray the second.
• Lift the mask off once the paint has set, pulling at a sharp angle to the surface.
• Even the finished insignia out with its surroundings with a final varnish, so that the whole area has the same sheen.

Who the set is for

For builders of the late versions of the Bf 110 in a large scale and for modelers who want the insignia exactly in place and without the glossy edge typical of decals. It will not speed the work up, but the result will bear a close look. The set is cut for a particular kit, so compare before buying whether it matches yours.

The model, the paints and the glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.