Eduard EX179 - 1:48 Ki-46 III Dinah masks

Eduard EX179 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Ki-46 III Dinah model (Tamiya) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX179 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Ki-46 III Dinah 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.

What's in the box:

• Sheet of self-adhesive masks made of yellow Kabuki masking paper, die-cut for the canopy and other glazing and for the wheel hubs
• Mask placement instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue number: EX179
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Ki-46 III Dinah from Tamiya
• Accessory type: canopy painting masks
• 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 – Mitsubishi Ki-46 Dinah:

The Mitsubishi Ki-46 (Allied code name Dinah) was a Japanese twin-engine reconnaissance aircraft of the Imperial Army in the Second World War. It was a low-wing machine of all-metal construction and streamlined shape, powered by two Mitsubishi radial engines. It stood out for its high speed and range, which made it hard to intercept in the reconnaissance role.

The Ki-46 flew high-altitude reconnaissance missions over wide areas of operations. Later, some aircraft were converted for the interceptor role, fitted with cannon, including upward-firing ones, to attack heavy bombers. The type remained in service until the end of the war. More than a thousand were built in several variants.

Original specifications (Mitsubishi Ki-46 Dinah):

• Length: 11.00 m
• Wingspan: 14.70 m
• Height: 3.88 m
• Take-off weight: approx. 5800 kg
• Crew: 2
• Powerplant: 2 Mitsubishi Ha-112-II radials, approx. 1500 hp each (III version)
• Max speed: approx. 630 km/h
• Ceiling: approx. 10,700 m
• Range: approx. 4000 km
• Armament: none in the reconnaissance version; cannon in the interceptor version
• Production: approx. 1740 built, 1939-1944

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.