1:72 Fw-189 A-1/A-2 - pro modely ICM

Focke-Wulf Fw-189 A-1/A-2 1:72 (Peewit)

A set of die-cut self-adhesive masks from the Peewit brand for a model of the German Focke-Wulf Fw-189 A-1/A-2 reconnaissance aircraft in 1:72 scale. It is not a kit but an accessory for cleanly spraying the numerous frames of the extensively glazed crew nacelle. The masks follow the shape of the frames of a particular kit exactly.

The real subject

The Focke-Wulf Fw-189, nicknamed Uhu, meaning eagle owl, was a German twin-engine reconnaissance and observation aircraft of the Second World War with a characteristic twin-boom tail and a heavily glazed central nacelle. It was deployed above all on the Eastern Front, where it earned a reputation as a tough machine.

Usage and painting tips

Stick the masks onto a clean, degreased and dry surface and press their edges down well, so that the paint does not bleed underneath. Apply the paint in thin coats, ideally with an airbrush at lower pressure. The extensively glazed nacelle has many frames, so mask them patiently part by part. Remove the masks while the paint is still fresh, so that they do not tear off a dried coat.

Who the masks are for

• For builders of German reconnaissance aircraft of the Second World War in 1:72 scale
• For anyone interested in heavily glazed aircraft, where masking by hand holds things up
• For modelers who want clean cockpit frames
• For beginners as well as advanced modelers who save time when painting

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