1:72 Lavočkin La-5FN - pro modely Kovozávody Prostějov 2015

Peewit Lavochkin La-5FN 1:72 - painting masks

A set of self-adhesive painting masks of thin washi (kabuki) tape from the Czech manufacturer Peewit. It allows fast and clean masking of the cockpit glazing and the wheels when spraying with an airbrush or painting with a brush. The masks follow the shape of the part well, hold along the engraved edges and leave no adhesive residue when removed. They are cut to fit a particular kit of the La-5FN in 1:72 scale.

The real subject

The Lavochkin La-5 was a Soviet single-seat fighter of the Second World War powered by a radial engine. The La-5FN version, with a supercharged engine with fuel injection, brought higher performance and became one of the most feared Soviet fighters of its time, deployed above all on the Eastern Front.

Use

• Clean and degrease the glazing, transfer the mask with tweezers and press it down along the cockpit frames.
• Spray the paint in thin coats so that it does not creep under the edge of the mask.
• Remove the masks shortly after the paint has dried, while the coat is still flexible.
• Use the circular masks for painting the tires and the wheel centers cleanly.

Who the set is for

For modelers who want sharp color transitions on the cockpit and the wheels without lengthy cutting of tape. The set saves time and raises the cleanliness of the finished paint job.

These are painting masks, not a model. Paints, glue and a kit are not included in the package.