1:72 OV-10A Bronco In And Out (ICM)

Double-sided canopy masks for the OV-10A Bronco, 1:72 scale

A Dead Design masking set for models of the OV-10A Bronco in 1:72 scale, made for both the inner and the outer face of the glazing. That is the difference from the basic version, which covers the outside only. The set is intended for the ICM kit.

What double-sided masks change

On the real aircraft the canopy framing is painted on both sides. If only the outside is sprayed on a model, bare clear plastic is visible when you look into the cockpit and the illusion of glass set into a frame falls apart. On the Bronco that counts twice over, because its glazing is extensive, the cockpit is easy to see into, and a painted interior is worth showing. A double-sided set lets you spray the framing in the interior shade from the inside as well and only then carry on with the exterior finish from the outside.

How to proceed

The inner face is masked and sprayed first; once it has dried, the part is turned over and fitted with the outer masks. The work is slower than with the single-sided version, but it removes the need to touch up later with a brush in places you cannot reach. It is a good idea to protect the clear part from dust between the individual steps and not to touch it with your fingers. Take the masks off only once both coats have dried completely. Small pieces of mask lift off the backing better with the point of a scalpel than with tweezers, because that way the adhesive side does not get creased.

Who the set is for

• modelers who want the canopy framing right when seen from the interior too
• builds with an open or slid-back canopy
• those who have put time into the cockpit and do not want to hide it behind clear plastic
• modelers working with an airbrush who can handle painting in two stages