1:72 Sunderland Mk. III

Eduard 1:72 Sunderland Mk.III (painting masks)

A set of self-adhesive Eduard painting masks in quality yellow Japanese kabuki tape. The parts are machine-cut with precision and make quick, clean masking of the frames of the glazing and the windows easier while a plastic model of the Short Sunderland Mk.III flying boat in 1:72 scale is painted. This is an accessory to a kit, not the model itself.

The real subject

The Short Sunderland was a large British four-engined seaplane (a flying boat) for long-range maritime reconnaissance and the fight against submarines during the Second World War. It was powered by Bristol Pegasus radial engines. The Mk.III version was among the most widespread and had a reworked shape of the underside of the hull.

Use and tips

• Degrease the glazing and rid it of dust before applying them.
• Carry the individual parts with tweezers and press the edges down with a toothpick.
• Spray the paint in thin coats, so that it does not run under the mask.
• Lift the masks off while the paint is still slightly supple, for a crisp transition.

Who the accessory is for

• Modelers who want crisp glazing without the tedium of masking by hand.
• Beginners and advanced builders of aircraft in 1:72 scale alike.

The masks are an accessory to a plastic model. The model, glue and paints are not included in the package.