Eduard EX587 - 1:48 Fw 190A TFace masks

Eduard EX587 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Fw 190A model (Eduard) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX587 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Fw 190A 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. The TFace version includes masks for both the exterior and interior of the glazing.

What's in the box:

• Sheet of self-adhesive masks made of yellow Kabuki masking paper in the TFace version – separate masks for the exterior and interior of the glazing, plus wheel hub masks
• Mask placement instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue number: EX587
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Fw 190A from Eduard
• Accessory type: canopy painting masks (TFace version)
• 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 Fw 190A/F:

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was a German single-seat fighter monoplane of the Second World War, designed by Kurt Tank. Unlike the inline-engined Messerschmitt Bf 109, it used an air-cooled BMW 801 radial engine, a wide-track main undercarriage and heavy armament. The design was easy to maintain and fly and tolerant of battle damage. The prototype flew in 1939 and series production began soon after.

The A series was the main fighter version, while the F variant was developed as a ground-attack aircraft for close support of ground forces, with armour and external ordnance. The Fw 190A/F served on all European fronts and in the defence of the Reich. Together with the Bf 109 family it formed the core of German fighter aviation. Many sub-variants differed in armament and equipment.

Original specifications (Focke-Wulf Fw 190A/F):

• Length: 8.95 m
• Wingspan: 10.51 m
• Height: 3.95 m
• Take-off weight: approx. 4400 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: BMW 801 radial engine, approx. 1700 hp
• Max speed: approx. 650 km/h
• Ceiling: approx. 11,400 m
• Range: approx. 800 km
• Armament: 2 x 13 mm machine guns and 4 x 20 mm cannon (A-8); F variant with bombs up to 1000 kg
• Production: over 13,000 A/F built, from 1941

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.