Eduard CX573 - 1:72 F-35B surface panels masks

Eduard CX573 mask set – surface panel masks for the F-35B model (Academy) in 1:72 scale

Eduard CX573 is a set of self-adhesive 1:72 masks for reproducing the skin panels, tailored to the F-35B 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 yellow Kabuki masks for reproducing the skin panels
• Mask placement instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Catalogue number: CX573
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: F-35B from Academy
• Accessory type: surface panel masks
• Material: yellow Kabuki masking paper, machine-cut

Surface panel masks – precise field outlines for spraying

This set contains masks outlining the skin panels painted on the model skin. The masks are die-cut from yellow Kabuki masking paper, giving sharp, even field edges without hand masking with tape.

They are applied over a painted, cured model, the chosen shade is airbrushed, and the masks are removed once dry. The set is intended for airbrush painting.

About the aircraft – Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (B and C):

The F-35 Lightning II is an American single-engine, single-seat fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft with reduced detectability. It was designed with internal weapons bays, extensive avionics and networked situational-awareness systems. It was created in three variants differing in basing method: the conventional A, the short take-off and vertical landing B version and the carrier-based C with enlarged wings.

The F-35B version, intended for the Marine Corps and amphibious carriers, is fitted with a lift fan and a swivelling nozzle enabling vertical landing. The F-35C version, adapted to conventional carriers, has a larger wing area and strengthened landing gear for catapult launches. The aircraft serves with the United States and numerous allies.

Original specifications (Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (B and C)):

• Length: 15.7 m
• Wingspan: 10.7 m (C version: 13.1 m)
• Height: 4.6 m
• Empty weight: approx. 14,700 kg (B) / 15,700 kg (C)
• Take-off weight: approx. 27,200 kg (B) / 31,800 kg (C)
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney F135 turbofan, approx. 190 kN (with afterburner)
• Max speed: approx. 1930 km/h
• Ceiling: approx. 15,000 m
• Range: approx. 1670 km (B) / 2200 km (C)
• Armament: air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles in internal bays; production from 2006

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.