Eduard EX474 - 1:48 SPAD XIII masks

Eduard EX474 mask set – canopy painting masks for the SPAD XIII model (Eduard) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX474 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the SPAD XIII model from Eduard. 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: EX474
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: SPAD XIII from Eduard
• 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 – SPAD S.XIII (World War I fighter):

The SPAD S.XIII is a French single-seat World War I fighter biplane, a development of the successful SPAD S.VII with a more powerful engine and a second machine gun. Designed by Louis Bechereau, it first flew in 1917 and entered service the same year. It was fast and sturdy in a dive, though less agile than some opponents; it was valued for its structural strength.

It was one of the most numerous and effective Allied fighters of the late war; leading aces flew it, including Georges Guynemer and Rene Fonck, and Eddie Rickenbacker in American service. It was used by France, the United States, Italy and Britain. About 8,472 examples were produced; after the war it served as a trainer in many countries.

Original specifications (SPAD S.XIII (World War I fighter)):

• Length: approx. 6.25 m
• Wingspan: approx. 8.10 m (upper wing)
• Height: approx. 2.35 m
• Empty weight: approx. 565 kg
• Takeoff weight: approx. 820 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: 1 x Hispano-Suiza 8Ba inline (liquid-cooled V8), approx. 220 hp
• Max speed: approx. 218 km/h
• Ceiling: approx. 6,650 m
• Endurance: approx. 2 h (approx. 400 km)
• Armament: 2 x synchronised Vickers 7.7 mm machine guns
• Production: 1917-1918 (approx. 8,472 aircraft)

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.