Eduard EX634 - 1:48 He 219 Tface masks

Eduard EX634 mask set – canopy painting masks for the He 219 Uhu model (Tamiya) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX634 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the He 219 Uhu 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: EX634
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: He 219 Uhu 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 – Heinkel He 219 Uhu:

The Heinkel He 219 Uhu was a German twin-engine night fighter of the Second World War. It was a low-wing aircraft of all-metal construction, with tricycle landing gear and a glazed canopy housing a two-man crew. It was one of the first production aircraft fitted with ejection seats. The prototype flew in 1942.

Power came from two Daimler-Benz inline engines, and the equipment included an airborne interception radar. Armament was built around cannon in the fuselage, often supplemented by an upward-firing installation. The He 219 was effective against night bombers, but its production remained limited owing to priority decisions and industrial difficulties. A small number were built in several variants.

Original specifications (Heinkel He 219 Uhu):

• Length: 15.54 m
• Wingspan: 18.50 m
• Height: 4.10 m
• Take-off weight: approx. 13,600 kg
• Crew: 2
• Powerplant: 2 Daimler-Benz DB 603A inline engines, approx. 1750 hp each
• Max speed: approx. 615 km/h
• Ceiling: approx. 10,300 m
• Range: approx. 1500 km
• Armament: 20 mm and 30 mm cannon in the fuselage, with an upward-firing installation
• Production: approx. 290 built, 1943-1944

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.