1:72 Curtiss P-36 / H-75 Hawk pro modely AZ model

Curtiss P-36 and Hawk 75 1:72 — Peewit

A set of die-cut self-adhesive masks in 1:72 scale from the Czech company Peewit. It is not an aircraft model but an add-on for painting a finished kit. The masks are punched out of thin masking tape, so they can be laid onto rounded surfaces and peeled off after spraying without leaving any adhesive behind. The manufacturer designed it for the kits from AZ model.

What the set is for

Cutting the masking for the canopy frames out of tape by hand is the most time-consuming part of painting an aircraft model, and a single inaccurate cut ruins the whole canopy. A pre-punched set does away with that work: the pieces are simply peeled off the carrier sheet and seated in place.

The real subject

The Curtiss P-36 Hawk was an American fighter of the late 1930s with a radial engine and retractable landing gear. Under the export designation Hawk 75 a number of countries bought it, and machines of this type fought in French, British, Finnish and Dutch colors; it was precisely in export service that the aircraft played its greatest role. The cockpit has a sliding canopy with a dense lattice of frames and behind it a glazed spine continues, so masking takes more work than usual on this type.

Usage tips

• Lift the mask with tweezers and keep your fingers off the adhesive side
• Press the edges down with a toothpick so that paint does not creep under them
• Spray the glazing in the frame color first, then the camouflage
• Remove the mask once the paint has set, not after it has cured

Who the set is for

For modelers who want cleanly bounded glazing frames, and for anyone who wants to save themselves the tedious cutting of tape. The result does not depend on a steady hand, so the set will help beginners as well.

This is an add-on for painting, not a kit. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.