1:72 Me 262A Wheel Bay - FOAM Flexible Fit Mask (For Arma Hobby)

Me 262A Wheel Bay Masking Set (1:72)

Flexible foam masks designed to cover the wheel bays of the German jet fighter Messerschmitt Me 262A in 1:72 scale. The soft foam is pressed into the landing gear bay openings, where it holds by its own springiness and prevents paint from getting inside or onto surrounding detail. At the small 1:72 scale, where hand-masking tiny bays is difficult, the foam insert saves a great deal of work. The masks can be reused after washing. The set is shaped for the Me 262A kit from Arma Hobby in this scale.

Use

• Insert the foam segments into the wheel bays before spraying the underside.
• The foam follows the bay's shape and protects the adjoining surfaces.
• Remove the masks after spraying and wash them if needed.
• Suitable for airbrush and rattle-can spraying alike.

The real subject

The Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe was the world's first jet fighter used in combat. It was propelled by a pair of Junkers Jumo 004 jet engines slung under the wings, and thanks to its high speed it posed a considerable threat to Allied bombers at the end of the Second World War. The A version included both fighter and fighter-bomber variants.

Who the set is for

• Builders of the Me 262A in 1:72 scale.
• Modelers who want clean wheel bays without laborious masking of tiny cavities.
• Anyone who sprays the underside of the model with an airbrush.

This is a masking aid, not a model. Paints, glue and the kit are not included in the package.