1:32 Tempest Mk.II/V/VI Mask is a set of die-cut painting masks of the Special Mask brand for covering the glazing of a model of the Hawker Tempest in 1:32 scale.
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This is not a kit and not decals but a masking set from the Special Mask brand, which belongs to the family of the Czech maker Special Hobby. It holds pre-die-cut self-adhesive masks cut to the shape of the glazing of a model of the Hawker Tempest in the Mk.II, Mk.V and Mk.VI versions in 1:32 scale. The masks are made of a thin kabuki paper material with a mildly adhesive glue that follows the curves and can at the same time be lifted off without damaging the paint.
The canopy frames can be dealt with by a decal as well, but in the large 1:32 scale the decal film shows as a step and in sharp light it glints differently from the paint around it. A sprayed frame looks like part of the machine. Cutting masks out of adhesive tape by hand is lengthy on the rounded canopy of the Tempest and the accuracy varies, whereas die-cut shapes fit the first time. What is more, the glazing stays clean under the masks, which decides the overall impression on a large model with a clearly visible cockpit.
Degrease the glazing first and let it dry thoroughly. Lift the mask off its backing with pointed tweezers, settle it dry and then press the edge down carefully with a toothpick or a wooden stick, otherwise the paint will bleed underneath. Spray in several thin passes, not in one heavy coat. The proven order is the interior shade on the inner sides of the frames first, then the base coat once it has dried and only then the outer camouflage. Take the masks off while the paint has only become tacky; later there is a risk that the paint will come away too. Wipe off any remains of adhesive with a cotton swab moistened with water.
The set is supplied unpainted and without a kit. Paints, glue and the model are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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