Eduard EX976 - 1:48 Bf 109K TFace masks

Eduard EX976 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Bf 109K model (Eduard) in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX976 is a set of self-adhesive 1:48 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Bf 109K model from Eduard. 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: EX976
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Bf 109K from Eduard
• 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 Bf 109K-4:

The Messerschmitt Bf 109K, known as the Kurfurst, is the last series-produced version of the German fighter, introduced in late 1944. It was an attempt to standardise and rationalise the many Gustav sub-versions. The K-4 was powered by the Daimler-Benz DB 605D engine with the ability to briefly boost power through mixture injection, improving performance at low and medium altitudes.

The Bf 109K-4 was used in the final period of the war for the air defence of Germany, under conditions of fuel and experienced-pilot shortages. Its standard armament was a 30 mm MK 108 cannon firing through the propeller hub and two 13 mm machine guns above the engine. Despite good performance, aircraft produced at this stage of the war could no longer reverse the strategic situation.

Original specifications (Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4):

• Crew: 1
• Length: 8.9 m
• Wingspan: 9.9 m
• Height: 2.6 m
• Empty weight: approx. 2,700 kg
• Take-off weight: approx. 3,400 kg
• Powerplant: 1 x Daimler-Benz DB 605D inline engine, up to approx. 1,800 hp (boosted)
• Max speed: approx. 710 km/h (at optimal altitude)
• Ceiling: 12,500 m
• Range: approx. 580 km
• Armament: 1 x 30 mm MK 108 cannon through the propeller hub, 2 x 13 mm machine guns above the engine
• Production: approx. 1,700 aircraft of the K series (mainly K-4, 1944-1945)

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.