Eduard EX382 - 1:48 MiG-29 masks

Eduard EX382 mask set – canopy painting masks for the MiG-29 model (Great Wall Hobby) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX382 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the MiG-29 model from Great Wall Hobby. 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: EX382
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: MiG-29 from Great Wall Hobby
• 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 – MiG-29 Fulcrum:

The MiG-29 (NATO code name Fulcrum) is a Soviet single-seat air-superiority fighter, first flown in 1977. It was designed as a light, agile frontline aircraft complementing the heavier Su-27. It features a blended wing-body layout with large leading-edge root extensions, two afterburning turbofan engines and widely spaced air intakes. The design emphasized maneuverability and the ability to operate from austere airfields.

The MiG-29 entered service in the mid-1980s and was operated by the USSR and numerous nations, including Poland. Armed with a cannon and short- and medium-range air-to-air missiles, it was optimized mainly for air combat. Many development and export versions were produced, differing in avionics, fuel capacity and armament. The aircraft remains in service in upgraded forms.

Original specifications (MiG-29 Fulcrum):

• Length: 17.32 m
• Wingspan: 11.36 m
• Height: 4.73 m
• Takeoff weight: approx. 18,000 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: 2 Klimov RD-33 turbofan engines, approx. 81.3 kN thrust each with afterburner
• Max speed: approx. Mach 2.25 (approx. 2,400 km/h)
• Ceiling: approx. 18,000 m
• Range: approx. 1,500 km
• Armament: 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon, R-73 and R-27 air-to-air missiles
• Production: since 1982, over 1,600 of the family built

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.