Eduard CX204 - 1:72 SM 82 Marsupiale masks

Eduard CX204 mask set – canopy painting masks for the SM.82 Marsupiale model (Italeri) in 1:72 scale

Eduard CX204 is a set of self-adhesive 1:72 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the SM.82 Marsupiale model from Italeri. 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: CX204
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: SM.82 Marsupiale from Italeri
• 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 – Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 Marsupiale (Italian three-engine transport bomber):

The SM.82 Marsupiale was an Italian three-engine transport and bomber aircraft, first flown in 1939. It was a low-wing monoplane of mixed construction with a distinctive arrangement of three radial engines: one in the nose and one in each underwing nacelle. Its capacious fuselage could carry troops, cargo and even dismantled fighter aircraft, making it a versatile air transport for the Italian armed forces.

During the Second World War the SM.82 performed transport and bombing tasks in the Mediterranean theatre, North Africa and on long-range routes, including individual long-distance raids. Its load capacity and range were valued, though its speed performance remained modest. Some examples were later taken over by the German air force. After the war the aircraft continued to serve for a time with the Italian air force in the transport role.

Original specifications (Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 Marsupiale (Italian three-engine transport bomber)):

• Length: 22.9 m
• Wingspan: 29.7 m
• Height: 6.0 m
• Max take-off weight: approx. 18,020 kg
• Crew: 5-6
• Powerplant: 3 x Alfa Romeo 128 RC.21 radials (approx. 860 hp each)
• Max speed: approx. 370 km/h
• Ceiling: approx. 6,000 m
• Range: approx. 3,000 km
• Payload/load: up to approx. 4,000 kg of cargo or bombs; approx. 40 troops
• Production: 1939-1943

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.