Eduard CX443 - 1:72 Ju 87B-2 masks

Eduard CX443 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Ju 87B-2 model (Zvezda) in 1:72 scale

Eduard CX443 is a set of self-adhesive 1:72 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Ju 87B-2 model from Zvezda. 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: CX443
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Ju 87B-2 from Zvezda
• 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 – Junkers Ju 87 Stuka (B and D/G):

The Junkers Ju 87 Stuka was a German two-seat dive bomber of the Second World War, recognisable by its inverted-gull wing and fixed, spatted undercarriage. The name Stuka comes from the German term for dive bomber. The aircraft had dive brakes and an automatic pull-out device, allowing accurate bomb release in a steep dive.

The early B version was the standard dive bomber of the war's opening campaigns. The later D had a more powerful engine, improved aerodynamics and greater useful load, while the G version was an anti-tank aircraft with two 37 mm cannon in underwing pods. As air defences improved, the Stuka became increasingly vulnerable to losses. Over 6000 examples were built.

Original specifications (Junkers Ju 87 Stuka (B and D/G)):

• Length: 11.50 m (Ju 87D)
• Wingspan: 13.80 m (Ju 87D)
• Height: 3.90 m
• Take-off weight: approx. 6600 kg (Ju 87D)
• Crew: 2
• Powerplant: Junkers Jumo 211 inline, approx. 1200-1400 hp
• Max speed: approx. 410 km/h (Ju 87D)
• Ceiling: approx. 7300 m
• Range: approx. 1000 km
• Armament: machine guns, bomb load up to approx. 1800 kg (D); 37 mm cannon in pods (G)
• Production: over 6000 built, 1936-1944

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.