Eduard CX556 - 1:72 Buccaneer S.2C masks

Eduard CX556 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Buccaneer S.2C model (Airfix) in 1:72 scale

Eduard CX556 is a set of self-adhesive 1:72 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Buccaneer S.2C model from Airfix. 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: CX556
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Buccaneer S.2C from Airfix
• 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 – Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B:

The Blackburn Buccaneer is a British twin-engine, two-seat strike aircraft designed in the 1950s for low-level attack, initially from aircraft carriers. It was a sturdy low-wing aircraft built for high-speed flight just above the sea. Distinctive features were a rotating bomb bay in the fuselage and boundary-layer blowing that improved low-speed handling.

The S.2 version, powered by Rolls-Royce Spey turbofans, significantly improved range and performance over the first variant. After the retirement of British carriers, the Buccaneers passed to the land-based RAF, used for strike and anti-shipping tasks; S.2B examples took part in the Gulf War in 1991, designating targets for laser-guided bombs.

Original specifications (Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B):

• Crew: 2
• Length: 19.3 m
• Wingspan: 13.4 m
• Height: 4.9 m
• Empty weight: approx. 14,000 kg
• Max take-off weight: approx. 28,100 kg
• Powerplant: 2 x Rolls-Royce Spey turbofans, approx. 49 kN thrust each
• Max speed: approx. 1,040 km/h (at low altitude)
• Ceiling: 12,200 m
• Range: approx. 3,700 km (ferry)
• Armament: up to approx. 5,400 kg of ordnance in the bay and on 4 underwing hardpoints (bombs, rockets, guided missiles)
• Production: approx. 210 aircraft of all versions (1958-1977)

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.