Eduard EX743 - 1:48 Su-30SM masks

Eduard EX743 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Su-30SM model (Kitty Hawk) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX743 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-30SM 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: EX743
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Su-30SM 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 – Sukhoi Su-30SM (Flanker-H):

The Sukhoi Su-30 is a family of two-seat, multirole fighters developed in Russia from the Su-27 interceptor. The Su-30SM is a modern version produced for the Russian armed forces. It is a twin-engine, swept-wing low monoplane fitted with canard foreplanes and thrust vectoring, giving it high manoeuvrability.

The aircraft is equipped with a phased-array radar, modern avionics and a wide range of air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons. Its two-man crew allows tasks to be divided between the pilot and a systems operator. In various forms the Su-30 has been exported to many countries, including India (Su-30MKI), China and Algeria. The family remains in production and active service.

Original specifications (Sukhoi Su-30SM (Flanker-H)):

• Length: 21.9 m
• Wingspan: 14.7 m
• Height: 6.4 m
• Max. take-off weight: approx. 34,500 kg
• Crew: 2
• Powerplant: 2 AL-31FP thrust-vectoring turbofan engines, approx. 122 kN each
• Max. speed: approx. 2100 km/h (Mach 2.0)
• Ceiling: approx. 17,300 m
• Range: approx. 3000 km (without refuelling)
• Armament: 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon; up to 8000 kg of stores on 12 hardpoints (air-to-air, air-to-ground missiles, bombs)
• Production: from 2012 (Su-30SM)

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.