Eduard EX571 - 1:48 Sea Hurricane Mk.I masks

Eduard EX571 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Sea Hurricane Mk.I model (Airfix) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX571 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Sea Hurricane Mk.I model from Airfix. 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: EX571
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Sea Hurricane Mk.I from Airfix
• 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 – Hawker Hurricane Mk.I/II:

The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter monoplane of the late 1930s, designed by Sydney Camm. It combined modern features such as retractable undercarriage and an enclosed canopy with a traditional mixed structure whose fuselage used fabric over a framework. It was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin inline engine. Its simple construction eased production and field repairs.

The Hurricane entered service in 1937 and during the Battle of Britain in 1940 accounted for a large share of German aircraft shot down, operating alongside the Spitfire. The Mk.I was armed with eight machine guns, while the Mk.II had a more powerful engine and heavier armament, up to four 20 mm cannon. The aircraft served on many fronts, also as a ground-attack and naval aircraft.

Original specifications (Hawker Hurricane Mk.I/II):

• Length: 9.84 m
• Wingspan: 12.19 m
• Height: 4.00 m
• Take-off weight: approx. 3500 kg (Mk.II)
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: Rolls-Royce Merlin inline, approx. 1030 hp (Mk.I) / approx. 1280 hp (Mk.II)
• Max speed: approx. 530 km/h (Mk.II)
• Ceiling: approx. 11,000 m
• Range: approx. 750 km
• Armament: 8 x 7.7 mm machine guns (Mk.I); up to 4 x 20 mm cannon or 12 machine guns (Mk.II)
• Production: over 14,000 built, 1937-1944

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.