Eduard EX334 - 1:48 Ta 152H masks

Eduard EX334 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Ta 152H model (Hobby Boss) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX334 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Ta 152H model from Hobby Boss. 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: EX334
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Ta 152H from Hobby Boss
• 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 – Focke-Wulf Ta 152H:

The Focke-Wulf Ta 152H is a German single-seat high-altitude fighter of the Second World War, developed from the Fw 190. The Ta designation comes from designer Kurt Tank's name. The H version received a long, high-aspect-ratio wing suited to combat at great altitude. It entered Luftwaffe service in late 1944.

The aircraft was a low-wing monoplane powered by a Junkers Jumo 213E inline engine with MW 50 and GM-1 systems that improved high-altitude performance. Owing to its late debut and the chaos of the war's end, only a small number were built, estimated at about 150 across all Ta 152 versions. Its combat use was limited.

Original specifications (Focke-Wulf Ta 152H):

• Length: 10.71 m
• Wingspan: 14.44 m
• Height: 3.36 m
• Empty weight: 3920 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: Junkers Jumo 213E inline engine, approx. 1,750 hp (up to 2,050 hp with MW 50)
• Maximum speed: 755 km/h at altitude
• Service ceiling: 12,500 m
• Range: approx. 1200 km
• Armament: 1 x 30 mm MK 108 cannon (engine-mounted), 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannon
• Production: 1944-1945, approx. 150 built (all Ta 152)

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.