1:35 T-70 / SU-76 - MiniArt

Masks for the road wheels of the T-70 and SU-76 in 1:35 scale

The set contains masking elements that are applied to the road wheels from a particular kit so that the tire and the disc can be sprayed in different shades with a crisp transition. It is not a model or a replacement wheel. The set is cut for the kits of the T-70 light tank and the SU-76 self-propelled gun from MiniArt, which stand on a related chassis. The material, the number of pieces and the dimensions of the sheet are given on the packaging of the set.

Why the set is tied to a particular kit

A mask works only when its inner edge lies exactly on the boundary between the disc and the tire. Yet the diameter of the wheel, the width of the tire and the profile of the disc differ between the moldings of various manufacturers by as much as tenths of a millimeter, which in 1:35 scale is enough for the mask either to overlap the tire or to leave a strip of the disc exposed. That is why masking sets are made for a particular kit; it is not a marketing restriction but a dimensional necessity. When you are building the same subject from another brand, check that it matches by laying the mask on dry before painting.

Recommended procedure

• Degrease the wheel and spray it in the shade of the tire.
• Once it has cured, apply the mask and press it down around the circumference.
• Lay the shade of the disc on in thin coats, perpendicular to the surface.
• Remove the mask while the paint has flashed off and check the edge with a magnifier.

Who the set is for

For builders of Soviet armored vehicles in 1:35 scale who want the road wheels solved precisely and uniformly, with no handwork with a brush.

The set contains masks only. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.