Eduard EX678 - 1:48 B-17G masks

Eduard EX678 mask set – canopy painting masks for the B-17G Flying Fortress model (HK Models) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX678 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the B-17G Flying Fortress model from HK Models. 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: EX678
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: B-17G Flying Fortress from HK Models
• 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 – B-17 Flying Fortress:

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engine heavy bomber designed in the mid-1930s. It was an all-metal low-wing aircraft powered by four Wright R-1820 radial engines. Its name referred to its extensive defensive armament. The aircraft was created for high-altitude daylight bombing using the Norden bombsight.

The B-17 was one of the main American bombers in Europe during the Second World War, operating in large formations over Germany. Successive versions increased the defensive armament: the G model, the most numerous, received the distinctive chin turret with two 12.7 mm machine guns, improving forward defence over the earlier F model. About 12,700 aircraft were built in total.

Original specifications (B-17 Flying Fortress):

• Crew: 10
• Length: 22.7 m
• Wingspan: 31.6 m
• Height: 5.8 m
• Empty weight: approx. 16,400 kg
• Max take-off weight: approx. 29,700 kg
• Powerplant: 4 x Wright R-1820-97 radials, 1,200 hp each
• Max speed: approx. 480 km/h
• Ceiling: 10,850 m
• Range: approx. 3,200 km
• Armament (B-17G): 13 x 12.7 mm machine guns; up to approx. 3,600 kg of bombs (typical)
• Production: approx. 12,700 aircraft of all versions (1936-1945)

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.