1:72 MiG-25RBT

Eduard MiG-25RBT 1:72 mask set

A set of self-adhesive painting masks from the Czech maker Eduard, intended for a model of the MiG-25RBT in 1:72 scale. It is neither a kit nor a set of detail parts, but a painting aid: you stick the precisely die-cut masks onto the glazed parts, spray the canopy framing with paint and peel the masks off. The result is sharp, even framing, which is hard to achieve in a small scale by going over the frames with a brush.

The real subject

The MiG-25 was a Soviet twin-engine aircraft designed for very high speeds and great altitudes, with a characteristically angular fuselage, a high-set wing and twin vertical tail surfaces. The version designated RBT belonged to the family of reconnaissance-bomber machines, which carried reconnaissance equipment and were meant for a fast run over the area under surveillance. The cockpit has fairly busy glazing with prominent framing, so a mask set saves a great deal of time here.

Use and tips

• Degrease the glazed parts before masking and let them dry completely
• Lift the masks with pointed tweezers or the tip of a scalpel and press them down with a toothpick so that they seat into the corners
• Spray the interior color of the framing first, and only then the external camouflage
• Apply the paint in thin coats so that it does not creep under the edge of the mask
• Remove the masks as soon as possible after the paint has dried, ideally with tweezers at a shallow angle

Who the set is for

For modelers who build the MiG-25 in 1:72 scale and want clean canopy framing without lengthy masking with tape. It will also suit those who paint with an airbrush and want the cockpit finished in a matter of minutes.

The set contains painting masks only. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package.