Eduard JX249 - 1:35 HH-60G masks

Eduard JX249 mask set – canopy painting masks for the HH-60G Pave Hawk model (Kitty Hawk) in 1:35 scale

Eduard JX249 is a set of self-adhesive 1:35 masks for painting the canopy framing and other glazing, and the wheel hubs, tailored to the HH-60G Pave Hawk model from Kitty Hawk. 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: 1:35
• Catalogue number: JX249
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: HH-60G Pave Hawk from Kitty Hawk
• 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 – Sikorsky UH-60/MH-60 Black Hawk:

The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is an American medium utility helicopter with a single four-blade main rotor and tail rotor, introduced into United States Army service in the late 1970s. It replaced earlier tactical transport helicopters. The design features a low profile, folding blades and landing gear suited to hard landings. It is powered by two turboshaft engines.

The H-60 family covers numerous variants: the UH-60 transport, the HH-60 combat rescue, the naval SH-60 and the special-operations MH-60. The helicopters carry troops, external sling loads and, on armed versions, flexible machine guns and weapons on side stub wings. The type has been used in numerous conflicts and remains in production in successive, updated versions.

Original specifications (Sikorsky UH-60/MH-60 Black Hawk):

• Crew: 2-4
• Length: 19.8 m (rotors turning)
• Rotor diameter: 16.4 m
• Height: 5.1 m
• Empty weight: 4,820 kg
• Take-off weight: 9,980 kg
• Powerplant: 2 x General Electric T700 turboshafts, 1,890 hp each
• Max speed: approx. 295 km/h
• Ceiling: 5,800 m
• Range: approx. 590 km
• Armament: 2 x flexible 7.62 mm machine guns; armed versions carry rockets and guided missiles on stub wings
• Production: over 4,000 aircraft (from 1974)

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.