Eduard JX224 - 1:32 I-16 Type 29 masks

Eduard JX224 mask set – canopy painting masks for the Polikarpov I-16 Type 29 model (ICM) in 1:32 scale

Eduard JX224 is a set of self-adhesive 1:32 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the Polikarpov I-16 Type 29 model from ICM. 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: JX224
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Polikarpov I-16 Type 29 from ICM
• 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 – Polikarpov I-16:

The I-16 was a Soviet single-seat fighter designed by Nikolai Polikarpov and first flown in 1933. It was a cantilever low-wing monoplane with retractable landing gear and a short, barrel-shaped fuselage of mixed construction: a wooden monocoque fuselage and a metal wing structure covered with fabric. It was among the first production fighters to combine these features, giving high speed but demanding careful handling. The cockpit, initially open and later enclosed, sat in the forward fuselage.

The aircraft fought in the Spanish Civil War, at Khalkhin Gol and in the early period of the German-Soviet war, where it was already outclassed by newer fighters. Successive versions received more powerful Shvetsov M-25, M-62 and M-63 engines and heavier armament, including ShVAK cannon. More than 10,000 were built between 1934 and 1942, alongside two-seat trainer variants. The manoeuvrable but demanding aircraft was flown by, among others, Republican airmen in Spain and Chinese forces.

Original specifications (Polikarpov I-16):

• Length: 6.13 m
• Wingspan: 9.00 m
• Height: 2.25 m
• Empty/takeoff weight: 1490/2060 kg
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: Shvetsov M-62 radial engine, 746 kW (1000 hp)
• Max speed: 462 km/h
• Ceiling: 9700 m
• Range: 440 km
• Armament: 2x ShVAK 20 mm cannon and 2x ShKAS 7.62 mm machine guns; up to 200 kg of bombs or RS-82 rockets
• Production: 1934–1942 (over 10,000 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.