Eduard JX018 - 1:32 F-15C masks

Eduard JX018 mask set – canopy painting masks for the F-15C Eagle model (Tamiya) in 1:32 scale

Eduard JX018 is a set of self-adhesive 1:32 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the F-15C Eagle model from Tamiya. 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: 1:32
• Catalogue number: JX018
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: F-15C Eagle from Tamiya
• 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 – McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle:

The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is an American air superiority fighter, a twin-engine high-wing aircraft with a large wing area and a high thrust-to-weight ratio. Designed in response to Soviet aircraft of the late 1960s and early 1970s, it first flew in 1972 and entered service in 1976.

The single-seat F-15C is an improved air superiority variant with increased fuel capacity and upgraded avionics. Its armament comprises AIM-7, AIM-9 and AIM-120 air-to-air missiles and an M61 Vulcan cannon. The aircraft achieved a high combat record and remains in service with the United States and several other countries.

Original specifications (McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle):

• Length: 19.43 m
• Wingspan: 13.05 m
• Height: 5.63 m
• Empty weight: 12,700 kg
• Maximum weight: 30,845 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: 2 x Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220, 106 kN each with afterburner
• Maximum speed: approx. 2650 km/h (Mach 2.5)
• Service ceiling: 20,000 m
• Range: approx. 3450 km
• Armament: 20 mm M61 cannon, AIM-7, AIM-9, AIM-120 missiles
• Production: from 1972

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.