1:72 Ju 87B-2

Eduard Ju 87B-2 Stuka 1:72 painting mask set

This is a set of self-adhesive painting masks cut from Japanese kabuki masking tape, made by the Czech manufacturer Eduard in 1:72 scale. The masks are used to spray the canopy glazing frames, and usually the wheel rims as well, cleanly and precisely on a plastic model of the Junkers Ju 87B-2 Stuka. It is not a kit and it is not a decal sheet, but an aftermarket accessory for painting that is used while building the matching model. The model itself is bought separately.

The real subject

The Junkers Ju 87 Stuka was a German dive bomber with its characteristic cranked wing and fixed landing gear in aerodynamic wheel fairings. The B-2 version was one of the early production variants deployed at the start of the Second World War. The aircraft was fitted with a siren whose wail during the dive had a psychological effect on the target.

Use

• The masks are lifted off the backing sheet and applied to the clear canopy glazing, following the shape of the framing.
• The edges are pressed down so that paint cannot bleed under the mask, and the area is sprayed with an airbrush.
• Once the paint is dry the masks are peeled off; kabuki tape holds its shape and leaves no adhesive behind.
• Masks for the wheel rims are usually included as well, so the tire is easy to separate from the rim.

Who the set is for

• Modelers building a Ju 87B-2 Stuka model in 1:72 scale who want clean canopy framing
• Builders who would rather not cut and brush-paint the framing the hard way
• Anyone who wants to make painting the glazing faster and more accurate

This is a set of painting masks, not a model of the aircraft. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.