Eduard JX211 - 1:32 Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin masks

Eduard JX211 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin model (Wingnut Wings) in 1:32 scale

Eduard JX211 is a set of self-adhesive 1:32 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin model from Wingnut Wings. 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: JX211
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin from Wingnut Wings
• 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 – Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin:

The Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin was a British single-seat fighter of the First World War. It was a biplane with negative wing stagger, in which the upper wing sat at the level of the pilot's head, giving very good forward and upward visibility. Power came from a Hispano-Suiza 8B inline engine. The aircraft entered Royal Flying Corps service early in 1918. Radiators were fitted on the sides of the fuselage, and the high-set upper wing aided observation.

The aircraft was intended for air combat at medium altitude, where it served well as a gun platform. Standard armament was two synchronised Vickers guns, often supplemented by movable Lewis guns. Cooling and engine-reliability problems initially limited use of the type. About 2,070 were built between 1917 and 1919, and Dolphins also served after the end of the war. Some machines were additionally fitted with upward-firing guns for engaging enemy aircraft from below.

Original specifications (Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin):

• Length: 6.78 m
• Wingspan: 9.91 m
• Height: 2.59 m
• Empty/takeoff weight: 660/890 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: Hispano-Suiza 8B inline engine, 149 kW (200 hp)
• Max speed: 211 km/h
• Ceiling: 6100 m
• Endurance: approx. 2 h
• Armament: 2x synchronised Vickers 7.7 mm machine guns; optionally 2x Lewis 7.7 mm
• Production: 1917–1919 (approx. 2,070 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.