1:72 Spitfire Mk.IX - pro modely AZ model

Spitfire Mk.IX 1:72 — Peewit painting masks

A set of precisely die-cut self-adhesive masks from Peewit intended for painting a plastic model of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX fighter in 1:72 scale. It is not a kit or a finished model — these are painting masks that reliably cover the frames of the cockpit glazing and the areas that are to stay clear while paint is sprayed. The masks are shaped to fit a particular kit of this aircraft in the given scale.

The real subject

The Spitfire Mk.IX was a British single-seat fighter and one of the most successful versions of the whole series. It came about as a quick answer to the German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 and was given the more powerful two-stage supercharged Rolls-Royce Merlin 60 series engine. The combination of the proven airframe with its elliptical wing and a stronger engine made it an even match in the second half of the war.

How to use the masks

• Before sticking the masks down, rid the glazing of grease and fingerprints.
• Lift the individual pieces from the sheet with tweezers or the tip of a scalpel.
• Press the edges of the mask down carefully, so that the paint does not bleed underneath.
• Apply the paint in thin coats and peel the mask off before the film has hardened completely.

Who the masks are for

• Modelers who want clean and crisp cockpit frames without laborious brushwork by hand.
• Builders of 1:72 fighters who will appreciate the saving of time when masking.
• Anyone who builds the given Spitfire Mk.IX model and is looking for accurate masks for it.

This is an accessory to a plastic kit. The model itself, paints and glue are not included in the package.