Eduard EX700 - 1:48 Me 262A Tface masks

Eduard EX700 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Me 262A model (Hobby Boss) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX700 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Me 262A model from Hobby Boss. 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: EX700
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Me 262A from Hobby Boss
• 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 – Messerschmitt Me 262A Schwalbe:

The Messerschmitt Me 262 was the first mass-produced jet-powered fighter, first flown under turbojet power in 1942. It was a low-wing aircraft with swept wing leading edges, powered by two Junkers Jumo 004 engines mounted in nacelles beneath the wings. The A variant carried heavy cannon armament concentrated in the nose, making it an effective interceptor platform.

The Me 262 entered service in 1944, mainly as a fighter and bomber destroyer, and also in fighter-bomber versions. Its introduction was delayed by unreliable, short-lived engines and by decisions over its intended role. Despite its speed advantage over piston aircraft, limited numbers and fuel shortages constrained its impact on the war. About 1,400 aircraft were built.

Original specifications (Messerschmitt Me 262A Schwalbe):

• Length: 10.6 m
• Wingspan: 12.6 m
• Height: 3.5 m
• Takeoff weight: approx. 6,400 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: 2 Junkers Jumo 004B turbojet engines, approx. 8.8 kN thrust each
• Max speed: approx. 870 km/h
• Ceiling: approx. 11,500 m
• Range: approx. 1,050 km
• Armament: 4 x 30 mm MK 108 cannon, optionally R4M rockets
• Production: 1944-1945, approx. 1,400 built

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.