Eduard CX503 - 1:72 CASA C-212-100 masks

Eduard CX503 mask set – canopy painting masks for the CASA C-212-100 model (Special Hobby) in 1:72 scale

Eduard CX503 is a set of self-adhesive 1:72 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the CASA C-212-100 model from Special Hobby. 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: CX503
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: CASA C-212-100 from Special Hobby
• 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 – CASA C-212 Aviocar — Spanish light transport aircraft:

The CASA C-212 Aviocar is a Spanish twin-engine high-wing transport developed at the turn of the 1970s by CASA. First flown in 1971, it was intended mainly to replace older aircraft in Spanish service. Its simple, rugged design, with a box-section fuselage and rear loading ramp, eases loading and operation from rough airstrips.

The aircraft found wide civil and military use: passenger and cargo transport, paratroop drops, maritime patrol, aerial survey and special missions. It is powered by two Garrett/Honeywell TPE331 turboprops. Production took place in Spain and under licence in Indonesia; several hundred were built and used in many countries worldwide.

Original specifications (CASA C-212 Aviocar — Spanish light transport aircraft):

• Length: 16.2 m
• Wingspan: 20.3 m
• Height: 6.6 m
• Takeoff weight: 8,000 kg
• Crew: 2
• Powerplant: 2 x Garrett TPE331 turboprop, approx. 925 hp each
• Max speed: 370 km/h
• Ceiling: 7,925 m
• Range: approx. 1,800 km
• Payload: approx. 2,700 kg or up to 25 passengers
• Production: several hundred built, 1971-2013

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.