1:72 A5M Claude (late version) for CP kit painting mask from "yellow kabuki paper"

Painting mask A5M Claude (late version) 1:72 - Clear Prop Models

A set of precisely cut masking templates from yellow kabuki paper (washi) intended for spraying the glazing and the wheels of a model of the Mitsubishi A5M Claude in 1:72 scale. It is not a kit nor parts of a model, but an aid that fundamentally speeds painting up and raises its quality. The templates are shaped to fit a particular kit of this late version, so that the canopy frames and the outlines of the wheels sit exactly on the plastic parts.

The real subject

The Mitsubishi A5M was the first Japanese monoplane carrier fighter, introduced in the mid-1930s. It had fixed, aerodynamically faired landing gear, a radial engine and a cockpit that was open or covered by only a small windscreen. The late configuration served at the start of the fighting in China and at the opening of the Pacific war and was the predecessor of the famous Zero.

Usage tips

• Degrease the areas before applying and press the mask down with a soft tool, so that it adheres well into the edges.
• Kabuki paper shapes well into rounded areas and leaves no glue residue once taken off.
• First spray the glazing with the interior color of the frames, and only then with the covering coat of the exterior shade.
• Take the mask off shortly after the paint has set, while the film is still flexible, for the sake of a sharp edge.

Who the mask is for

• Modelers who want clean canopy frames without lengthy cutting of tape.
• Builders of this Japanese fighter in 1:72 scale.
• Anyone who appreciates sharp color transitions and a saving of time.

The mask is an aid for spraying. The paints, the glue and the kit are not included in the package.