Eduard EX187 - 1:48 F-18E masks

Eduard EX187 mask set – canopy painting masks for the F/A-18E Super Hornet model (Hasegawa) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX187 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the F/A-18E Super Hornet model from Hasegawa. 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: EX187
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: F/A-18E Super Hornet from Hasegawa
• 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 – Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet:

The F/A-18F Super Hornet is an American twin-engine carrier-based multirole aircraft, an enlarged and thoroughly modernised development of the Hornet. Compared with the original it has a larger fuselage and wings, increased payload and range and angular air intakes. The F version is two-seat, with a crew of pilot and systems operator, while the E variant is single-seat.

The Super Hornet entered service with the United States Navy in the early 21st century and replaced older Hornets and other carrier types. It acts as a fighter and strike aircraft and, in specialised versions, for electronic warfare and aerial refuelling. It was used in combat in Middle East conflicts.

Original specifications (Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet):

• Length: 18.3 m
• Wingspan: 13.6 m
• Height: 4.9 m
• Empty weight: 14,550 kg
• Take-off weight: 29,900 kg
• Crew: 2
• Powerplant: 2x General Electric F414 turbofan, approx. 98 kN each
• Max speed: 1915 km/h
• Ceiling: 15,000 m
• Range: approx. 2350 km
• Armament: 1x 20 mm cannon, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles; production from 1995

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.