1:72 Ki-43-II Hayabusa MASK

Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa painting masks 1:72 (Special Hobby, the Special Mask range)

A set of self-adhesive painting masks in 1:72 scale for a model of the Japanese Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa fighter (Allied reporting name Oscar). The masks are cut from kabuki paper and follow the shape of the cockpit glazing exactly; the set usually includes masks for the landing gear wheels as well. It is not a kit or decals, but an aid for sharp and clean masking during spraying.

The real subject

The Ki-43 Hayabusa was the basic fighter of the Japanese Army Air Force in the Second World War. It was marked out by excellent agility and wide use in the Pacific theater. The Ki-43-II version brought a more powerful engine and a range of design improvements.

Use

• Transfer the mask onto clean, degreased glazing and press it down along the frames.
• Spray the paint in thin coats so that it does not creep under the edge of the mask.
• The wheel masks separate the tire from the hub during painting.
• Once the paint has dried, peel the masks off carefully and clean panes remain.

Who the set is for

The set will be appreciated by modelers building the Hayabusa in this scale who want a neatly framed cockpit with no laborious cutting of tape. It is easy to use and suits less experienced builders too.

These are painting masks, not a kit. The model, paints and glue are not included.