Eduard EX1019 - 1:48 F-5E TFace masks

Eduard EX1019 mask set – canopy painting masks for the F-5E model (Eduard/AFV Club) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX1019 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the F-5E model from Eduard/AFV Club. The masks are die-cut from yellow Kabuki masking paper, giving sharp edges without hand masking with tape. The base kit is not included. The TFace version includes masks for both the exterior and interior of the glazing.

What's in the box:

• Sheet of self-adhesive masks made of yellow Kabuki masking paper in the TFace version – separate masks for the exterior and interior of the glazing, plus wheel hub masks
• Mask placement instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue number: EX1019
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: F-5E from Eduard/AFV Club
• Accessory type: canopy painting masks (TFace version)
• 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 – Northrop F-5E Tiger II:

The Northrop F-5E Tiger II is an American light, twin-engine supersonic fighter of simple and inexpensive construction, intended mainly for export and training. It is a low-wing aircraft with thin swept wings and two small turbojet engines. Compared with the earlier F-5A, the F-5E version received more powerful engines, improved avionics and radar and increased agility.

The Tiger II served with the air forces of numerous nations as a fighter and light attack aircraft, and in the United States it was used as an adversary aircraft in training. It was valued for its low operating cost and good performance in dogfighting. More than a thousand examples of this version were built.

Original specifications (Northrop F-5E Tiger II):

• Length: 14.4 m
• Wingspan: 8.1 m
• Height: 4.1 m
• Empty weight: 4350 kg
• Take-off weight: 11,190 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: 2x General Electric J85 turbojet, approx. 22 kN each
• Max speed: 1740 km/h
• Ceiling: 15,800 m
• Range: approx. 3700 km with external tanks
• Armament: 2x 20 mm cannon, AIM-9 missiles, external stores; production from 1972

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.