Eduard EX1188 - 1:48 B-26C-45 Marauder TFace masks

Eduard EX1188 TFace mask set for the B-26C-45 Marauder (ICM) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX1188 is a set of laser-cut self-adhesive TFace masks intended for the B-26C-45 Marauder 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.: EX1188
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: B-26C-45 Marauder (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 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.