Eduard EX1123 - 1:48 Fi 156C TFace masks

Eduard EX1123 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Fi 156C Storch model (Tamiya) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX1123 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Fi 156C Storch 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. 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: EX1123
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Fi 156C Storch from Tamiya
• 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 – Fieseler Fi 156 Storch:

The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch was a German high-wing liaison and observation aircraft developed in the mid-1930s. It became known for its exceptionally short take-off and landing, achieved through extensive wing high-lift devices with leading-edge slots and full-span flaps. Tall, sprung landing gear cushioned landings on rough ground. The fabric-covered fuselage usually seated a pilot and one or two crew.

The aircraft was widely used by the German armed forces for liaison, reconnaissance, casualty evacuation and the transport of officers during the Second World War. Its ability to operate from very short, improvised strips made it useful on all fronts. It was powered by an inverted V inline engine. Production also took place in France and Czechoslovakia, including after the war.

Original specifications (Fieseler Fi 156 Storch):

• Crew: 1-3
• Length: 9.9 m
• Wingspan: 14.3 m
• Height: 3.1 m
• Empty weight: 930 kg
• Take-off weight: 1,320 kg
• Powerplant: 1 x Argus As 10 V-engine, 240 hp
• Max speed: approx. 175 km/h
• Ceiling: 4,600 m
• Range: approx. 385 km
• Armament: 1 x flexible 7.92 mm machine gun in the rear cabin (on some examples)
• Production: approx. 2,900 aircraft (1937-1949)

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.