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Info Eduard - November 2010
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WORKSHOP
P-39 Airacobra Canopy in 1/48th Scale.
THE APPLICATION OF MASKS
Eduard has two types of masks on the market – masks for
canopies, and masks for wheels. Here, we will look at the
application procedure for both types, using the P-39 Airacobra
as our guinea pig, and also the canopy of the Bf 109E.
1. A pair of tweezers, interior color, exterior color, Mr. Masking Sol,
instructions and a method of paint application will be required.
4. Spray the interior
color, and allow to dry.
2. The mask is applied according to the instructions in the kit.
It is important to be precise, and to tack down the edges of the
tape to keep paint from leaking underneath.
5. After the interior color has dried sufciently, the camouage
color can be sprayed.
3. Here, all of the mask sections have been applied. Where
the mask has to conform to compound curves, it is important
to remember to ensure coverage using Mr. Masking Sol.
It is applied as a thick liquid, and after drying, forms a tight barrier.
It should be applied in a thick enough layer, and allowed to dry.
Don’t forget to cover the inside of the canopy, too.
6. The masking medium is removed from the inside of the canopy.
Here, it is clear as to why this protective layer was applied
to the inside. The overspray would be so potentially detrimental
to the appearance of the model. The rst, interior paint applied
to the outside of the canopy will be visible on the inside.
Mr. Masking Sol
Mr. Masking Sol