Eduard EX733 - 1:48 Su-27UB masks

Eduard EX733 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Su-27UB model (Kitty Hawk) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX733 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Su-27UB model from Kitty Hawk. 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: EX733
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Su-27UB from Kitty Hawk
• 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 – USSR:

The Su-27, NATO code Flanker, is a Soviet heavy long-range air-superiority fighter designed to counter American fourth-generation aircraft. It is characterized by a blended wing-body aerodynamic layout, two afterburning engines and high maneuverability. It was equipped with a long-range radar and an onboard infrared search-and-track sensor.

The basic Flanker B (Su-27S) version entered service in the mid-1980s, becoming the basis of a large family of variants, including two-seat, carrier-based and multi-role types. The Su-27 and its derivatives are operated by many nations, and the aircraft is known for its high-agility display maneuvers. The Flanker family remains in production in modernized versions.

Original specifications (USSR):

• Length: 21.9 m
• Wingspan: 14.7 m
• Height: 5.9 m
• Max. takeoff weight: approx. 30,000 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: 2 x Saturn/Lyulka AL-31F turbofans, approx. 122 kN each with afterburner
• Max. speed: approx. 2500 km/h (Mach 2.35)
• Ceiling: approx. 18,500 m
• Range: approx. 3500 km
• Armament: 30 mm cannon, air-to-air missiles on 10 hardpoints
• Production: from 1984, over 800 built (family)

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.