1:72 Supermarin Spitfire Mk.1 mask + decals

The real subject

The Spitfire Mk.I was a British single-seat fighter, and the one the Royal Air Force entered the Second World War with. The machine is recognizable by its elliptical wing and by its slender fuselage with the canopy set high behind the engine. It is precisely the intricate shape of the cockpit and the framing of the canopy that make the most work during a build, which is why ready-made masks are worth reaching for on this type.

What the set contains

According to the name this is a combination of masking elements and decals in 1:72 scale. The extent of both, that is which areas the masks cover and which markings the sheet offers, is given in the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. The same name covers more than one item, so the details on the box are what tell them apart.

Masks and decals during the build

Masks are applied to a clean, degreased surface before spraying, so never onto a finished paint job. Press them down with a wooden stick or blunt tweezers so that no edge stands proud, and lift them off carefully as soon as the paint has set. The decals come last, onto a smooth, glossy base; the artwork is immersed in lukewarm water for a few seconds, left to rest and then moved into place. Before you wet the sheet, check in the instructions whether it is a self-adhesive version, because a self-adhesive film that has been soaked is ruined for good.

• 1:72 scale, masks and decals for the Spitfire Mk.I
• the masks go on before spraying, onto a clean, degreased surface
• the decals are applied to a smooth, glossy base
• the extent of the masks and of the decals is given in the manufacturer's instructions
• the details on the box are what tell the similarly named items apart

Terms of supply

The aircraft model, the paints and the glue are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.