Eduard EX550 - 1:48 Su-34 masks

Eduard EX550 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Su-34 model (Hobby Boss) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX550 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Su-34 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: EX550
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Su-34 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 – Sukhoi Su-34 (Fullback):

The Sukhoi Su-34 is a Russian two-seat tactical bomber and fighter-bomber developed from the Su-27 family. Its distinctive flattened forward fuselage houses an armoured cockpit in which the two crew sit side by side. The cabin provides space for longer missions and is accessed through a hatch in the nose landing gear bay. The aircraft carries foremost canard surfaces.

The aircraft is intended for the precision engagement of ground and naval targets with guided weapons while retaining air-combat capability. The Su-34 entered Russian Air Force service in 2014 and has been used in combat in Syria and later conflicts. Series production is carried out at the plant in Novosibirsk.

Original specifications (Sukhoi Su-34 (Fullback)):

• Length: 23.34 m
• Wingspan: 14.70 m
• Height: 6.09 m
• Empty weight: approx. 22,500 kg
• Maximum weight: approx. 45,100 kg
• Crew: 2
• Powerplant: 2 x Saturn AL-31FM1 turbofans, approx. 132 kN each with afterburner
• Maximum speed: approx. 1900 km/h (Mach 1.8)
• Ceiling: approx. 17,000 m
• Range: approx. 4000 km
• Armament: 1 x 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon, up to approx. 8000 kg of guided and unguided weapons
• Production: from 2006 (series), several hundred 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.