1:48 Fairey Swordfish Mk.II - Full Airbrush Maks Set (for Tamiya Kits)

Airbrush masks 1:48 Fairey Swordfish Mk.II (1 Man Army)

This is a complete (Full) set of self-adhesive airbrush masks by the Belgian brand 1 Man Army, made for the model of the Fairey Swordfish Mk.II biplane in 1:48 scale. The set holds masks for spraying the main national insignia and markings, and masks for covering the areas that need to be protected while painting. It is not a model or a decal sheet but a painting accessory with which the insignia are created in the paint itself.

What it is for

The masks are cut from a thin, clinging film with a crisp edge. With them the modeler replaces ordinary water-slide decals: the insignia are sprayed with an airbrush and become part of the paint layer. That removes the risk of silvering, of decal edges and of lifting, and the result looks more convincing, especially on matte finishes.

Usage tips

• Apply them to a dry, clean and degreased base coat.
• Press the mask down carefully so that no paint creeps under the edges.
• Spray thin coats of thinned paint and let them dry through.
• Lift the mask shortly after spraying, carefully and at a sharp angle.

Who the set is for

• Modelers who want their markings airbrushed instead of decaled.
• Builders of this 1:48 Swordfish looking for crisp, convincing insignia.
• More advanced modelers used to working with an airbrush and with masking.

This is an accessory for painting; paints, an airbrush and the model are not included in the package.