1:72 A6M2 Zero

A6M2 Zero Masking Set 1:72 (Eduard)

A cut self-adhesive masking set from the Czech manufacturer Eduard for a model of the Japanese carrier-based Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter in 1:72 scale. It is not a model but a set of pre-cut masks for accurate painting of the framing of the glazed cockpit and other detail.

The real subject

The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a Japanese carrier-based fighter of the Second World War, famous for its agility and great range. The A6M2 version was among the early and best-known forms and took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor; for a long time it remained the terror of Allied fighters in the Pacific.

Use

• Separate the individual masks from the fret and stick them exactly onto the glazing frames.
• Press the edges of the masks down thoroughly with a wooden stick or a toothpick so that paint does not creep under them.
• Spray the areas with an airbrush or a brush and, once dry, lift the masks off carefully.
• Use the masks for the wheel hubs and other small curved areas too, where straight tape is hard to shape.

Who it is for

The set will be appreciated by modelers who build Japanese carrier fighters of the Second World War in 1:72 scale and want sharp, cleanly separated glazing frames without lengthy masking by hand with tape. It suits beginners and experienced builders of display models alike.

This is a cut masking set, not a model. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.