Eduard JX343 - 1:32 Sea Hurricane Mk.IIc marking & national insignia masks

Eduard JX343 mask set – marking masks for the Sea Hurricane Mk.IIc model (Revell) in 1:32 scale

Eduard JX343 is a set of self-adhesive 1:32 masks for painting national insignia, tailored to the Sea Hurricane Mk.IIc model from Revell. 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 for painting markings
• Mask placement instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:32
• Catalogue number: JX343
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Sea Hurricane Mk.IIc from Revell
• Accessory type: marking masks
• Material: yellow Kabuki masking paper, machine-cut

Marking masks – an alternative to decals

This set contains masks for reproducing national insignia by painting them instead of applying decals. Painted markings sit directly on the paint layer, so there is no visible carrier film edge and no risk of decal silvering, which can be an issue when applying decals over matt surfaces.

The masks are die-cut from yellow Kabuki masking paper. The recommended method is to transfer the mask onto the model, press the edges down, apply a thin coat of paint with an airbrush and remove the mask once dry. The surface should be clean, dry and fully cured.

About the aircraft – Hawker Hurricane Mk.I/II:

The Hawker Hurricane was a British single-seat fighter monoplane of the late 1930s, designed by Sydney Camm. It combined modern features such as retractable undercarriage and an enclosed canopy with a traditional mixed structure whose fuselage used fabric over a framework. It was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin inline engine. Its simple construction eased production and field repairs.

The Hurricane entered service in 1937 and during the Battle of Britain in 1940 accounted for a large share of German aircraft shot down, operating alongside the Spitfire. The Mk.I was armed with eight machine guns, while the Mk.II had a more powerful engine and heavier armament, up to four 20 mm cannon. The aircraft served on many fronts, also as a ground-attack and naval aircraft.

Original specifications (Hawker Hurricane Mk.I/II):

• Length: 9.84 m
• Wingspan: 12.19 m
• Height: 4.00 m
• Take-off weight: approx. 3500 kg (Mk.II)
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: Rolls-Royce Merlin inline, approx. 1030 hp (Mk.I) / approx. 1280 hp (Mk.II)
• Max speed: approx. 530 km/h (Mk.II)
• Ceiling: approx. 11,000 m
• Range: approx. 750 km
• Armament: 8 x 7.7 mm machine guns (Mk.I); up to 4 x 20 mm cannon or 12 machine guns (Mk.II)
• Production: over 14,000 built, 1937-1944

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.