1:72 F-15J Eagle

F-15J Eagle masking set 1:72 (Eduard)

A fret of precisely die-cut self-adhesive masks for a model of the F-15J in 1:72 scale from Eduard. The set serves to cover the surfaces that are to stay free of paint during spraying, above all the cockpit glazing. It is not a kit or a set of model parts.

The real subject

The F-15J is the version of the twin-engine Eagle fighter taken into service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and built in Japan under license. It differs from the American original above all in its equipment. What matters for a model is that the Eagle has a large one-piece hinged cockpit canopy with a long frame: it is visible from every side and a poor paint transition on it cannot be missed.

Use

• Before applying the masks, rinse the glazing in lukewarm water with a drop of dish soap and let it dry naturally.
• Lay the long frame mask down from one end and press it home gradually so that it does not ripple.
• Mask the inner side of the canopy too if you are going to paint the frame on both sides.
• Spray the gray shades thinned, in two or three thin coats.
• Lift the masks as soon as the paint has gone off and level any ridge at the edge with the point of a toothpick.

Who the set is for

For modelers of modern military aircraft in 1:72 scale who want a clean cockpit and an accurate frame. It is also useful for anyone building the model with the canopy open, where both sides of the frame are visible.

This is a modeling accessory. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.