Eduard EX650 - 1:48 Yak-130 Tface masks

Eduard EX650 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Yak-130 model (Zvezda) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX650 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Yak-130 model from Zvezda. 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: EX650
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Yak-130 from Zvezda
• 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 – Yakovlev Yak-130:

The Yakovlev Yak-130 is a Russian two-seat jet advanced trainer and light combat aircraft developed for advanced pilot training and light combat tasks. First flown in 1996, it is a low-wing monoplane with leading-edge root extensions and two turbofan engines. Its digital avionics can reproduce the handling characteristics of various fighters during training.

The crew sits in tandem under a common canopy, with the rear instructor's seat raised for better visibility. The aircraft can carry weapons on underwing hardpoints, allowing it to be used as a light combat machine. The Yak-130 serves with the Russian air force and has been exported to several countries. Related designs were developed from it.

Original specifications (Yakovlev Yak-130):

• Length: 11.49 m
• Wingspan: 9.72 m
• Height: 4.76 m
• Max. take-off weight: approx. 10,290 kg
• Crew: 2
• Powerplant: 2 Ivchenko-Progress AI-222-25 turbofan engines, approx. 24.5 kN each
• Max. speed: approx. 1060 km/h
• Ceiling: approx. 12,500 m
• Range: approx. 2000 km (with underwing tanks)
• Armament: up to 3000 kg on 9 hardpoints (bombs, unguided rockets, guided missiles, pods)
• Production: from 2009 (serial)

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.