1:72 Aichi B7A1 Ruysei Control Surfaces

The real subject

The Aichi B7A Ryusei was a Japanese carrier aircraft from the end of the Second World War, meant to combine the roles of torpedo bomber and dive bomber in one machine. The Allies gave it the code name Grace. At first glance you recognize it by its inverted gull wing; the B7A1 is the early form of the type, and series production only began with the following version.

What the set contains

A masking set for the control surfaces and ailerons in 1:72 scale. The masks define the outline of the moving surfaces, so that after spraying they are optically separated from the fixed parts without your having to touch the plastic. Compare the shapes with the model you are building.

Building and painting tips

• Apply the masks only to dry and degreased camouflage paint, not to the bare surface of the model.
• In 1:72 scale the parts are tiny; work with tweezers and press the edges down with a toothpick.
• Spray the shading shade thinned and in thin coats, so that the effect stays subtle.
• Take the mask off right after the last coat has set, not once the paint has cured fully.
• After removing it, wipe the edge with a soft cloth and rub any adhesive residue off dry.

Who it is for

The set suits the modeler who wants the division of the control surfaces to stay readable in a small scale even after varnishing, and who does not want to engrave or cut them. It is a stand-alone masking set; the model, the paints and the glue are not supplied with it, unless stated otherwise.