Eduard EX195 - 1:48 Wellington Mk.I masks

Eduard EX195 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Wellington Mk.I model (Trumpeter) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX195 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Wellington Mk.I model from Trumpeter. 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: EX195
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Wellington Mk.I from Trumpeter
• 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 – United Kingdom:

The Vickers Wellington was a British twin-engine medium bomber, a low-wing aircraft with a distinctive geodetic construction of the fuselage and wings, covered with fabric. The lattice structure designed by Barnes Wallis gave great strength and resistance to battle damage. Power came from two air-cooled radial engines, of increased output in later versions.

The Wellington was the RAF's main night bomber in the first years of the war, before four-engine aircraft replaced it. Later it served widely in maritime aviation for patrol, anti-submarine warfare and in training and transport roles. Several versions were built, differing in engines and equipment. Total production exceeded eleven thousand examples, making it the most numerous British bomber of the war.

Original specifications (United Kingdom):

• Length: 19.7 m
• Wingspan: 26.3 m
• Height: 5.3 m
• Max. takeoff weight: approx. 12,900 kg
• Crew: 5-6
• Powerplant: 2 x Bristol Hercules XI radials, approx. 1500 hp each (Mk.III)
• Max. speed: approx. 410 km/h
• Ceiling: approx. 5500 m
• Range: approx. 2500 km
• Armament: 6-8 x 7.7 mm machine guns in turrets; up to approx. 2000 kg of bombs
• Production: 1936-1945, approx. 11,460 built (all variants)

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.