Eduard EX1187 - 1:48 B-26C-45 Marauder masks

Eduard EX1187 Mask set for the B-26C-45 Marauder (ICM) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX1187 is a set of laser-cut self-adhesive masks intended for the B-26C-45 Marauder by ICM in 1:48 scale. The masks are dimensioned for this particular kit and let you mask the transparencies and wheels quickly and precisely before airbrush painting.

What's in the box:

• Sheet of self-adhesive masks for the canopy and other transparencies
• Masks for the wheel hubs
• Illustrated mask placement guide

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue no.: EX1187
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: B-26C-45 Marauder (ICM kit)
• Type: self-adhesive painting masks
• Material: laser-cut yellow self-adhesive (Kabuki) paper

Self-adhesive painting masks – crisp glazing edges without a brush

Eduard masks are laser-cut from low-tack yellow self-adhesive (Kabuki-type) paper, dimensioned for a specific kit. They let you precisely mask the canopy framing and other transparencies, as well as the wheel hubs, so that after spraying you get perfectly sharp, straight edges without having to cut tape by hand.

The recommended method is to apply the masks to a clean, degreased surface, press the edges down firmly, spray the paint with an airbrush and, once dry, gently remove the masks. This keeps the transparencies clear and the frames even and clean.

About the aircraft – B-26C Marauder:

The Martin B-26 Marauder was an American twin-engine medium bomber of the Second World War, powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engines. Its high wing loading and fast landing speed earned early examples a reputation as a demanding aircraft among crews. After training procedures were refined and the design modified, however, the Marauder proved to be one of the most effective bombers, recording one of the lowest combat loss rates in the USAAF in Europe.

The B-26C version was built at the Omaha plant and, together with the sister B series (from Baltimore), formed the backbone of the Marauder force operating over Western Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa. Aircraft of this variant struck bridges, transport hubs, airfields and fortifications, preparing the ground for the Allied invasion of the continent.

Original specifications (B-26C Marauder):

• Length: approx. 17.8 m
• Wingspan: approx. 21.6 m
• Crew: 7
• Powerplant: two Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engines, approx. 1,900 hp each
• Maximum speed: approx. 460 km/h
• Range: approx. 1,800 km
• Bomb load: up to approx. 1,800 kg
• Defensive armament: 12.7 mm machine guns

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.