1:72 Blenheim Mk. I

Eduard 1:72 Blenheim Mk.I (painting masks)

A set of self-adhesive Eduard painting masks made of quality yellow Japanese kabuki tape. The parts are die-cut by machine with precision and make it quick and clean to mask the frames of the glazed cockpit while painting a plastic model of the Bristol Blenheim Mk.I bomber in 1:72 scale. This is an accessory for a kit, not the model itself.

The real subject

The Bristol Blenheim was a British twin-engine light bomber from the beginning of the Second World War with a glazed nose. Compared with the later Mk.IV, the Mk.I version had a shorter nose. The Blenheim was among the first all-metal RAF bombers of its era.

Use and tips

• Degrease the glazing and remove dust from it before sticking the masks on.
• Move the individual parts with tweezers and press the edges down with a toothpick.
• Spray the paint in thin coats so that it does not creep under the mask.
• Take the masks off while the paint is still slightly pliable, for a sharp edge.

Who the accessory is for

• Modelers who want sharp cockpit frames without the long job of masking by hand.
• Beginners and advanced builders of aircraft in 1:72 scale alike.

The masks are an accessory for a plastic model. The model, glue and paints are not included.