1:72 Ki-46 III KAI Dinah Interceptor

The real subject

The Mitsubishi Ki-46 was a twin-engine Japanese aircraft of the Second World War period that became famous above all as a fast reconnaissance machine; the Allies gave it the name Dinah. The Ki-46-III KAI version arose from a conversion for interception duties against high-flying bombers and received heavier cannon armament including an obliquely upward-firing gun.

What the set contains

A masking set in 1:72 scale, shaped to this particular type. The individual elements are peeled off the backing sheet and applied directly to the model, so cutting tape and laying it laboriously onto curved glazing falls away. The range of the masks, that is, whether they cover only the glazing or other areas as well, is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

The masks belong on the model before spraying, not on paint that has already dried. Wash and degrease the surface first, so that the mask holds and paint does not run under the edge.

• Transfer the elements with tweezers and touch the adhesive side as little as possible
• Press the edges down with a toothpick, above all where the mask follows the curve of the cockpit
• Spray thin coats, otherwise the paint will create a ridge at the edge of the mask
• Lift the mask only once the paint has dried, carefully and diagonally, with the tip of a blade

Who it is for

You will appreciate it if you want the transition between a clear part and a sprayed area straight and sharp and do not want to be held up by masking by hand. This is an accessory to a model: the kit itself, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.