1:48 B-17G Flying Fortress anti-glare panels (VE production)

B-17G anti-glare panel masking set 1:48, the Vega form (Eduard)

Self-adhesive masking templates from Eduard for spraying the anti-glare areas on a model of the B-17G bomber in 1:48 scale. This variant of the set is cut to the machines from the Vega plant. These are not masks for the glazing, model parts or a kit: the template only marks out the shape of the dark area that you spray over a finished base coat.

Why several variants exist

The B-17G was built at three plants at the same time and there were small differences between their output, among them precisely the extent and shape of the anti-glare areas ahead of the cockpit and on the engine nacelles. A modeler building a particular machine from a photograph therefore has to choose the form matching the production series in question. This set covers the Vega form, and Eduard offers the other forms separately.

Use

• Apply them only over a fully cured base coat, otherwise the paint underneath will peel off with the mask.
• Before pressing it down, lay the template on loosely and check its position against the engraved lines and the centerline of the fuselage.
• Finish the transitions at the nacelles with narrow masking tape so that the mask follows the curved surface exactly.
• Spray straight down from above and with thinned paint; spraying from the side runs under the edge.
• Lift the mask as soon as the paint has gone off, and soften the edge slightly before the final clear coat.

Who the set is for

For modelers of large bombers in 1:48 scale who care about the correct shape of the anti-glare area for a given production series. It suits building a particular machine from a period photograph.

This is a modeling accessory. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.