Eduard EX325 - 1:48 Mirage 2000B/D/N masks

Eduard EX325 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Mirage 2000B/D/N model (Kinetic / Italeri) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX325 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Mirage 2000B/D/N model from Kinetic / Italeri. 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: EX325
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Mirage 2000B/D/N from Kinetic / Italeri
• 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 – Dassault Mirage 2000 (Mirage 2000C):

The Mirage 2000 is a French single-engine fourth-generation fighter with a characteristic delta wing, developed by Dassault Aviation from the late 1970s as a lightweight air-superiority fighter for the French air force. It uses fly-by-wire controls and deliberate aerodynamic instability to improve agility. First flown in 1978, it entered service in 1984. The 2000C variant is the basic interceptor-fighter version.

The 1990s Mirage 2000-5 was a major upgrade with the RDY radar, the ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously with MICA missiles, and an improved cockpit. The Mirage 2000 was exported to India, Egypt, Greece, Taiwan and the United Arab Emirates among others, and used in combat in the Gulf War, Kosovo and Libya. Around 600 examples were produced between approximately 1982 and 2007.

Original specifications (Dassault Mirage 2000 (Mirage 2000C)):

• Length: approx. 14.36 m
• Wingspan: 9.13 m
• Height: approx. 5.20 m
• Empty weight: approx. 7,500 kg
• Max takeoff weight: approx. 17,000 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: 1 x SNECMA M53-P2 afterburning turbofan, approx. 95 kN with afterburner
• Max speed: approx. 2,340 km/h (Mach 2.2)
• Ceiling: approx. 17,000 m
• Range: approx. 1,550 km (combat), up to approx. 3,300 km with drop tanks
• Armament: 2 x DEFA 554 30 mm cannon; Super 530D and Magic 2 missiles (MICA on 2000-5)
• Production: approx. 1982-2007 (all versions)

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.