1:72 Douglas A-26B

The real subject

The Douglas A-26 Invader is an American twin-engine combat aircraft from the end of the Second World War that combined the speed of a light bomber with hard-hitting gun armament. Version B can be told by the solid nose with guns instead of the glazed position for a navigator, so the glazing is left on the crew cabin and on the remotely operated turrets. It is exactly these areas that decide how the model turns out: a cloudy or overpainted cockpit spoils the impression of the whole build.

What the set offers

Masks prepared in the shape of the individual glazed areas of the model in 1:48 scale. They do away with cutting tape against a ruler and, above all, with guessing where the edge of the glazing runs. The extent of the set, that is, which areas and possibly which other parts it covers, and the kit it is cut for, are given in the instructions enclosed by the manufacturer.

Usage tips

• stick the masks on before spraying, onto a cleaned and degreased surface
• press the edges down with a blunt tip so that paint does not run under them
• fill the areas inside the glazing with an offcut of tape or a piece of putty
• apply the paint in thin layers, because a heavy layer tears when the mask is removed
• once the paint has dried, lift the mask with the tip of a knife and pull it off at an angle, not straight up from the surface
• wipe any adhesive residue off the clear part with a cotton bud dampened with water

Terms of supply

This is an add-on masking set for a kit. The aircraft model, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.