Eduard EX894 - 1:48 P-47N TFace masks

Eduard EX894 mask set – canopy painting masks for the P-47N Thunderbolt model (Academy) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX894 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the P-47N Thunderbolt model from Academy. 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: EX894
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: P-47N Thunderbolt from Academy
• 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 – USA:

The Republic P-47N Thunderbolt was a long-range version of the low-wing fighter, adapted for bomber escort over the vast distances of the Pacific. Compared with earlier variants it received a new wing of greater span and area, housing additional fuel tanks that substantially increased range. Power came from a strong air-cooled radial engine with a turbo-supercharger.

The new wing with squared tips improved handling at high takeoff weight and allowed a larger external load. The P-47N entered service in 1945 and escorted bombers on raids against the Japanese home islands, also flying ground-attack missions. It was the most numerous long-range variant, built in more than 1800 examples.

Original specifications (USA):

• Length: 11.0 m
• Wingspan: 12.9 m
• Height: 4.4 m
• Max. takeoff weight: approx. 9400 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-2800-57 radial, approx. 2100-2800 hp with water injection
• Max. speed: approx. 740 km/h
• Ceiling: approx. 13,100 m
• Range: approx. 3200 km with external tanks
• Armament: 8 x 12.7 mm machine guns; up to approx. 1100 kg of bombs or rockets
• Production: 1945, approx. 1816 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.