Eduard EX616 - 1:48 Bf 109G-14 masks

Eduard EX616 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Bf 109G-14 model (Eduard) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX616 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Bf 109G-14 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: EX616
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Bf 109G-14 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 – Messerschmitt Bf 109G:

The Messerschmitt Bf 109G, known as the Gustav, is the most numerously produced version of the German fighter, introduced in 1942. Its main change was the more powerful Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine. The increase in weight and power led to structural strengthening and the characteristic bulges on the engine cowling, housing the breeches of the machine guns in some sub-versions.

The Gustav was the backbone of the Luftwaffe fighter force in the second half of the war, used on all fronts for both air combat and bomber interception. Its armament was a cannon firing through the propeller hub plus machine guns or cannon above the engine, often supplemented by underwing gun pods. The G versions were produced in the tens of thousands.

Original specifications (Messerschmitt Bf 109G):

• Crew: 1
• Length: 8.9 m
• Wingspan: 9.9 m
• Height: 2.6 m
• Empty weight: approx. 2,700 kg
• Take-off weight: approx. 3,400 kg
• Powerplant: 1 x Daimler-Benz DB 605A inline engine, approx. 1,475 hp
• Max speed: approx. 640 km/h
• Ceiling: 12,000 m
• Range: approx. 850 km (with drop tank)
• Armament: 2 x 13 mm machine guns, 1 x 20 mm or 30 mm cannon through the propeller hub; optional 2 underwing cannon
• Production: approx. 12,000-13,000 aircraft of the G series (1942-1944)

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.