Eduard EX029 - 1:48 Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II masks

Eduard EX029 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II model (Tamiya) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX029 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II model from Tamiya. 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: 1:48
• Catalogue number: EX029
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Mosquito FB Mk.VI/NF Mk.II from Tamiya
• 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 – de Havilland Mosquito:

The de Havilland Mosquito was a British twin-engine multirole aircraft, first flown in 1940, with an airframe built largely of wood. This twin-engine low-wing aircraft was powered by Rolls-Royce Merlin inline engines. Its light, aerodynamic structure provided high speed, which in many versions allowed defensive armament to be omitted. The crew usually consisted of two seated side by side.

The Mosquito was used across an exceptionally wide range of roles, including light bomber, night fighter, fighter-bomber, reconnaissance and strike aircraft. Individual versions differed significantly in armament: fighter variants carried cannon and machine guns in the nose, while bomber variants had a bomb bay and no defensive guns. Over 7,000 examples were built in numerous variants.

Original specifications (de Havilland Mosquito):

• Length: 12.43 m
• Wingspan: 16.52 m
• Height: 4.65 m
• Takeoff weight: approx. 10,000 kg
• Crew: 2
• Powerplant: 2 Rolls-Royce Merlin inline engines, approx. 1,480 hp each
• Max speed: approx. 600 km/h
• Ceiling: approx. 11,000 m
• Range: approx. 2,400 km
• Armament: depending on version, e.g. 4 x 20 mm cannon and 4 x 7.7 mm guns (fighter) or up to approx. 1,800 kg of bombs (bomber)
• Production: 1940-1950, over 7,000 built

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.