1 Man Army 48GEN715 - 1:48 USAAF WWII Letters / Numbers Full & Stencil 24" 300 pcs

Universal 1 Man Army mask set – USAAF letters and numbers, Full & Stencil fonts, 24" tall, in 1:48 scale

1 Man Army 48GEN715 is a universal set of self-adhesive masks for painting letters and numbers in the style of United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) markings of the Second World War. The set contains 300 items in the Full & Stencil fonts, covering characters 24" tall (to scale), and lets you compose any number, code or legend on a 1:48 aircraft model.

What's in the box:

• Self-adhesive mask sheet with letters and numbers (300 pcs)
• Illustrated guide

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Product code: 48GEN715
• Manufacturer: 1 Man Army
• Accessory type: USAAF letter and number painting masks
• Font: Full & Stencil fonts
• Character height: 24"
• Number of items: 300 pcs
• Material: self-adhesive yellow paper (Kabuki-type masking tape), laser-cut

Painting masks for markings – an alternative to decals

Masks are an accessory for modellers who want to reproduce markings by painting them rather than applying decals. Painted markings sit directly on the paint layer, so they have no visible carrier-film edge and no risk of the silvering that can occur with decals applied over a matt surface.

1 Man Army masks are cut from low-tack self-adhesive yellow paper (Kabuki-type masking tape) suited to delicate model surfaces. The recommended method is to transfer the mask onto the model with transfer tape, press down the edges, airbrush a thin coat of paint, and remove the mask once it has dried. The masks are intended for single use; the surface should be clean, dry and fully cured, and the mask should not be left on the model for more than a few days.

About the markings – USAAF letters and numbers:

United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) aircraft of the Second World War carried an extensive system of letter and number markings: serial numbers on the fins, codes and tactical numbers on the fuselage, and stencilling. Two basic typefaces were used – the Full font with continuous lines and the Stencil font with the characteristic gaps produced by spraying through a stencil.

Painting letters and numbers through masks gives sharp, even markings with no carrier-film edge, and a universal set lets you compose any number, code or legend in the given character height.

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 is recognised by modellers for the accuracy of its masks and the quality of the placement guides supplied. Its range includes both sets dedicated to specific plastic kits and universal sheets of common markings – letters, numbers, insignia and stencilling – in aircraft and armour scales.