Eduard EX1186 - 1:48 AH-6J TFace masks

Eduard EX1186 TFace mask set for the AH-6J Little Bird (ICM) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX1186 is a set of laser-cut self-adhesive TFace masks intended for the AH-6J Little Bird by ICM in 1:48 scale. The set covers both sides of the canopy, so the glazing framing can be painted from the inside as well.

What's in the box:

• Masks for the outer and inner side of the canopy
• Masks for the wheel hubs
• Illustrated mask placement guide

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue no.: EX1186
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: AH-6J Little Bird (ICM kit)
• Type: TFace masks (canopy inside and outside)
• Material: laser-cut yellow self-adhesive (Kabuki) paper

TFace masks – masking the canopy from both sides

TFace sets are an extension of Eduard's classic masks: they contain masks for both the outer and the inner side of the canopy. This lets you paint the framing from the inside as well, so that the correct cockpit interior colour is visible through the glass — an effect impossible to achieve when masking only from the outside.

The masks are laser-cut from low-tack yellow Kabuki-type self-adhesive paper and also cover the wheel hubs. The recommended method is to apply the masks to a clean, degreased surface, spray with an airbrush and remove the masks once the paint has dried.

About the helicopter – AH-6J Little Bird:

The AH-6 Little Bird is a light attack and reconnaissance helicopter derived from the civilian MD 500 (itself developed from the military OH-6 Cayuse). Designed for special-operations use, since the 1980s it has been closely associated with the U.S. Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (160th SOAR, the "Night Stalkers").

The AH-6J is the armed observation and attack variant, carrying weapons on side-mounted plank pylons such as unguided rocket launchers, Minigun pods and cannon. It is powered by an Allison/Rolls-Royce 250-series turboshaft. Thanks to its small size, agility and ability to operate from confined spaces, the Little Bird excels in raids, fire support and the rapid insertion of operators in urban environments.

Original specifications (AH-6 Little Bird):

• Type: light special-operations helicopter (attack/reconnaissance)
• Crew: 2
• Powerplant: Allison/Rolls-Royce 250 turboshaft (approx. 425 hp)
• Main rotor: five-blade
• Maximum speed: approx. 260 km/h
• Armament (variant): 7.62 mm Minigun pods, rocket launchers, cannon
• Operator: U.S. Army (160th SOAR)

About the manufacturer – Eduard:

Eduard is a Czech company based in Obrnice near Most, one of the most recognisable manufacturers of scale models and modelling accessories in the world. The brand grew out of photo-etched parts production and remains a leader in that field to this day, offering a very wide range of upgrade accessories: photo-etched frets, self-adhesive masks, SPACE three-dimensional 3D decals, resin and 3D-printed details from the Brassin line, and complete Big Ed and Big Sin bundles. Eduard's accessories are designed for specific plastic kits from various manufacturers, allowing the modeller to raise the level of detail of the finished build quickly and reliably.