Eduard CX112 - 1:72 Me 163B Komet masks

Eduard CX112 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Me 163B Komet model (Academy) in 1:72 scale

Eduard CX112 is a set of self-adhesive 1:72 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Me 163B Komet model from Academy. The masks are die-cut from yellow Kabuki masking paper, giving sharp edges without hand masking with tape. The base kit is not included.

What's in the box:

• Sheet of self-adhesive masks made of yellow Kabuki masking paper, die-cut for the canopy and other glazing and for the wheel hubs
• Mask placement instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Catalogue number: CX112
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Me 163B Komet from Academy
• Accessory type: canopy painting masks
• Material: yellow Kabuki masking paper, machine-cut

Self-adhesive painting masks – crisp canopy frame edges

Eduard masks are self-adhesive stencils die-cut from low-tack yellow Kabuki masking paper suited to delicate model surfaces. They cover the clear areas of the glazing and leave only the canopy framing exposed, so that after airbrushing you get sharp, even frame edges – hard to achieve when masking by hand with tape.

The recommended method is to apply the masks to clean, degreased glazing, press the edges down firmly and then airbrush the paint. Once the paint has dried, the masks are removed. The masks are intended for single use and should not be left on the model for a long time.

About the aircraft – Messerschmitt Me 163B Komet:

The Me 163B Komet was a German rocket-powered interceptor developed from the design work of Alexander Lippisch. The tailless mid-wing aircraft took off from a jettisonable dolly and landed on a retractable skid. Its bipropellant rocket motor provided a short but violent climb toward bomber formations.

Introduced in 1944, it offered an exceptional rate of climb, but the brief motor burn time limited its operational reach. The T-Stoff and C-Stoff propellants were hazardous to handle and caused numerous accidents. About 370 examples were built, and their effect on the course of the fighting remained limited.

Original specifications (Messerschmitt Me 163B Komet):

• Length: 5.7 m
• Wingspan: 9.3 m
• Height: 2.8 m
• Takeoff weight: 4310 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: Walter HWK 109-509A rocket motor, up to 16.7 kN thrust
• Max speed: 960 km/h
• Ceiling: 12000 m
• Range (powered flight time): approx. 7.5 min
• Armament: 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannon
• Production: approx. 370 built, 1944-1945

About the manufacturer – Eduard:

Eduard is a Czech manufacturer of scale model kits and modelling accessories, established in 1989 and based in Obrnice. The company is widely recognised among aircraft modellers for its own 1:48 and 1:72 kits and for an extensive range of upgrade accessories: photo-etched parts, Brassin resin components, decals and painting masks. Eduard masks are die-cut from yellow Kabuki masking paper and designed for specific plastic kits, ensuring an accurate fit to the shape of the canopy and other details. The EX mask series covers hundreds of items dedicated both to Eduard kits and to kits from other manufacturers.