1:72 Avia S-199 - pro modely Kovozávody Prostějov 2014

Avia S-199 - cut painting masks 1:72, from Peewit

A set of precisely cut self-adhesive painting masks in 1:72 scale from the Czech manufacturer Peewit. The masks are in thin masking (washi) tape and follow the division of the frames of the cockpit canopy of the Avia S-199 aircraft; circular masks for the wheels are usually included as well. It is not a kit and not a model - it is a masking accessory that makes the coat on the glazing more accurate and quicker. Thanks to the pre-shaped pieces you avoid cutting tape and the framing of the canopy comes out sharp and clean.

The real subject

The Avia S-199 was a postwar Czechoslovak fighter aircraft nicknamed the Mezek, or Mule. It came about by combining the airframe of the Messerschmitt Bf 109G with a Junkers Jumo 211 bomber engine and a massive propeller, which led to heavy torque and demanding handling. It became famous as the first fighter of the newly created Israeli Air Force in 1948.

Use and tips

• Lift the mask from the carrier film with pointed tweezers and lay it on the part; press it down so that it settles into the engraved lines of the frames.
• Spray the shade of the frames first (often the interior color of the cockpit) and only then, once it is dry, the exterior camouflage.
• Before applying, check the orientation of the part - the masks follow the particular shape of the canopy.
• Once the paint is dry, lift the mask carefully while the coat is fresh, so that it does not tear off the surrounding layer.
• The enclosed circular masks can be used on the wheel hubs.

Who the masks are for

For modelers in 1:72 scale who want clean, sharp framing of the cockpit with no laborious cutting of tape by hand. They save time and raise the quality of the coat.

This is a masking accessory, not a kit. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package.