1 Man Army 32DET063 - 1:32 DH Hornet F. Mk. 3 DMBK

1 Man Army mask set for painting the markings of the de Havilland DH.103 Hornet F.Mk.3 (DBMK) in 1:32 scale

1 Man Army 32DET063 is a set of precisely cut masks intended for painting national insignia, codes, numbers and data stencils directly onto the surface of a model of the British fighter de Havilland DH.103 Hornet F.Mk.3 in 1:32 scale. The masks are matched to the DBMK base kit (sold separately) and allow decals to be replaced with painted markings.

An illustrated placement guide is included. The set is designed for airbrush painting.

What's in the box:

• Adhesive mask sheets with precisely cut markings and data stencils
• Illustrated marking placement guide

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:32
• Catalogue number: 32DET063
• Manufacturer: 1 Man Army
• Base kit: de Havilland DH.103 Hornet F.Mk.3 by DBMK (1:32)
• Type: masks for painting markings and data stencils
• Material: thin low-tack masking film, precisely cut

Marking masks – a modern alternative to decals

Marking masks are an accessory for modellers who want to reproduce national insignia, codes, numbers and data stencils by painting them rather than applying decals. Painted markings sit directly in the paint layer, so they have no visible carrier-film edge and no risk of silvering. They also make it easy to reproduce natural wear – chipping and scuffing.

1 Man Army masks are made of a thin, low-tack masking film suited to delicate model surfaces. The recommended method is to transfer the mask onto the model, press the edges down, apply a thin coat of paint with an airbrush, and once dry carefully remove the mask. The surface should be clean, dry and fully cured. The manufacturer recommends not stretching the masks during application and building the paint up in thin coats.

About the aircraft – de Havilland DH.103 Hornet F.Mk.3:

The de Havilland Hornet was a British twin-engine long-range fighter, a development of the concept behind the famous Mosquito. It was regarded as one of the fastest piston-engine fighters in history, and its slender lines and two Rolls-Royce Merlin engines gave it exceptional performance. Its structure combined wooden and metal components.

The F.Mk.3 version received, among other things, additional fuel capacity and a characteristic dorsal fillet extension ahead of the fin, as well as provision for underwing stores. Hornet F.Mk.3s served with the RAF, including in the Far East, where they took part in operations during the Malayan Emergency.

Original specifications (de Havilland DH.103 Hornet F.Mk.3):

• Length: approx. 11.18 m
• Wingspan: approx. 13.72 m
• Crew: 1 pilot
• Powerplant: two Rolls-Royce Merlin inline engines (130/131), approx. 2,000 hp each
• Armament: 4 Hispano 20 mm cannon
• Maximum speed: approx. 760 km/h
• F.Mk.3 features: increased fuel capacity, dorsal fillet fuselage extension, provision for underwing stores

About the manufacturer – 1 Man Army:

1 Man Army is a Belgian company based in Ypres, specialising in precise masks for painting model markings. The brand has earned recognition among aircraft modellers for the accuracy of its mask cutting and the quality of the placement guides included. Its range covers sets dedicated to specific plastic kits, mainly in the large aircraft scales.