Eduard CX609 - 1:72 Mirage III CJ masks

Eduard CX609 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Mirage III CJ model (Modelsvit) in 1:72 scale

Eduard CX609 is a set of self-adhesive 1:72 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Mirage III CJ model from Modelsvit. 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: CX609
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Mirage III CJ from Modelsvit
• 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 – Dassault Mirage III:

The Mirage III is a French single-seat supersonic delta-wing fighter developed by Dassault in the second half of the 1950s. The prototype first flew in 1956, and the production IIIC interceptor version entered service with the Armée de l'Air in 1961. The multirole IIIE version had a lengthened fuselage, a radar adapted for air-to-ground missions and a SNECMA Atar 09C engine. The powerplant was supplemented by an optional auxiliary rocket motor.

The aircraft was a major export success; operators included Israel, Australia, Switzerland, South Africa, Argentina, Spain, Brazil and Pakistan, among others. The Mirage III, 5 and 50 family was produced for decades, and many aircraft remained in service into the 1990s, with derivatives serving into the 21st century. The data below refer to the Mirage IIIE version.

Original specifications (Dassault Mirage III):

• Length: 15.03 m
• Wingspan: 8.22 m
• Height: 4.50 m
• Empty weight: approx. 7,050 kg
• Loaded weight: max approx. 13,500 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: 1 x SNECMA Atar 09C turbojet, afterburning thrust approx. 60.8 kN
• Max speed: approx. Mach 2.2 (approx. 2,350 km/h)
• Ceiling: approx. 17,000 m
• Range: approx. 2,400 km with drop tanks
• Armament: 2 x 30 mm cannon, air-to-air missiles plus bombs and munitions, up to approx. 4,000 kg
• Production: approx. 523 IIIE (III/5/50 family over 1,400)

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.