Eduard EX620 - 1:48 F-16C/N Tface masks

Eduard EX620 mask set – canopy painting masks for the F-16C/N model (Tamiya) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX620 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the F-16C/N model from Tamiya. 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: EX620
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: F-16C/N from Tamiya
• 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 – General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon:

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is an American single-engine, single-seat multirole combat aircraft, designed as a light and agile day fighter that over time became a multirole machine. It is distinguished by a bubble canopy giving good visibility, a reclined pilot seat and fly-by-wire flight controls. In layout it is a low-wing aircraft with a single air intake under the fuselage.

The F-16 entered service in the late 1970s and became one of the most widely used combat aircraft in the world, serving with the air force of the United States and several dozen other nations. It exists in numerous versions differing in avionics, engine and armament, acting as a fighter, strike and reconnaissance aircraft. More than 4500 examples were built.

Original specifications (General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon):

• Length: 15.0 m
• Wingspan: 9.4 m
• Height: 4.9 m
• Empty weight: 8570 kg
• Take-off weight: 19,200 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney F100 or General Electric F110 turbofan, approx. 130 kN
• Max speed: 2120 km/h
• Ceiling: 15,200 m
• Range: approx. 4200 km with external tanks
• Armament: 1x 20 mm cannon, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles; production from 1976, over 4500 units

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.