1:72 Supermarine Spifire Mk.Vc

The real subject

The Supermarine Spitfire is among the best-known fighter aircraft of the Second World War, and the Mk.V version was the one built in the greatest numbers and the one that bore the weight of the fighting in the middle of the war. The letter c in the designation refers to the so-called universal wing, which made it possible to fit different sets of armament according to the task and the availability of weapons. A model of the Spitfire is to be found in the display case of almost every aircraft modeler, and that is exactly why it pays to do clean work on the clear parts.

What the set contains

A set of masking templates for a model in 1:72 scale, that is, precisely shaped pieces of covering material for the areas that are to stay clean after spraying. Cutting masks for a small cockpit canopy by hand is work in which a single slip of the blade ruins the whole part; ready-made templates shorten it to a few minutes. The extent of the templates in the set and their placement are given in the maker's instructions.

Building and painting tips

Clean and degrease the surface before sticking them on, or the edge of the template will not take hold. Stick the templates on before spraying and press the edges down carefully, with a toothpick for instance, so that paint does not run under them. Spray in thin coats; a heavy deposit is easily undercut at the edge and forms a step. Once the paint has dried, take the templates off carefully with tweezers, pulling at an angle along the edge.

• 1:72 scale
• masking templates for a model of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Vc
• an accessory for a finished kit, not a model on its own
• they are stuck on before spraying, onto a clean degreased surface

Terms of supply

A kit of the aircraft, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.