1:72 Hellcat Mk. I

Eduard 1:72 Hellcat Mk. I masking set

A set of pre-cut (die-cut) self-adhesive masks made of masking tape for models of the Grumman Hellcat carrier fighter under the British designation Mk. I, in 1:72 scale. The masks follow the canopy framing faithfully, so you get sharp paint edges without cutting by hand. Circular masks for the wheel hubs are usually enclosed as well.

The real subject

The Grumman F6F Hellcat was an American single-seat carrier fighter with a powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine. In the British Fleet Air Arm it served under the designation Hellcat Mk. I and it proved itself above all in operations over the Atlantic and in the Pacific. It was a sturdy and durable machine designed for operating from aircraft carriers.

Use

• Stick the masks onto degreased and dry glazing on the model.
• Press the edges down firmly so that the paint does not creep under the tape.
• Spray the cockpit frames and take the masks off once the paint has dried.
• Use the circular masks when painting the tires and the wheels.

Who the set is for

• Modelers building Hellcat carrier fighters in 1:72.
• Anyone after clean cockpit frames without laboriously cutting tape.

This is an accessory for a plastic kit, not a model. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.