Eduard XT099 - 1:35 YPR wheel mask

Eduard XT099 mask set – road wheel masks for the YPR-765 model (AFV Club) in 1:35 scale

Eduard XT099 is a set of self-adhesive 1:35 masks for masking the rubber tyres of the road wheels during painting, tailored to the YPR-765 model from AFV Club. The masks are die-cut from yellow Kabuki masking paper, giving sharp edges without hand masking with tape. The kit is not included.

What's in the box:

• Sheet of self-adhesive masks made of yellow Kabuki masking paper shaped to the model road wheels
• Mask placement instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Catalogue number: XT099
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: YPR-765 from AFV Club
• Accessory type: road wheel masks
• Material: yellow Kabuki masking paper, machine-cut

Road wheel masks – even edges on the rubber tyres

This set contains self-adhesive masks shaped to the model road wheels, letting you paint the rubber tyres separately from the hubs. The masks are die-cut from yellow Kabuki masking paper, giving a sharp, even boundary between the metal hub and the rubber without freehand painting.

The masks are applied to the wheels, the tyre or hub colour is airbrushed, and the masks are removed once dry. The set greatly speeds up one of the more tedious steps in painting a vehicle.

About the vehicle – YPR-765:

The YPR-765 is a Dutch tracked infantry fighting vehicle, produced under licence from the American AIFV, itself derived from the M113 family. The hull is made of aluminium alloy reinforced with additional spaced steel armour, improving protection against small arms and fragments. The main armament is a 25 mm automatic cannon in a small turret, coupled with a machine gun. The vehicle retained amphibious capability and carries an infantry squad equipped with firing ports.

The YPR-765 was the principal carrier and infantry fighting vehicle of the Dutch army, used in many specialist variants: command, observation, anti-tank, mortar and medical evacuation. Vehicles of this type were also exported and used in combat during overseas operations. Based on a proven chassis, the design offered ease of maintenance and parts commonality with other M113-family vehicles. It was in time replaced by more modern infantry fighting vehicles.

Original specifications (YPR-765):

• Length: 5.26 m
• Width: 2.82 m
• Height: 2.79 m
• Combat weight: approx. 13.7 t
• Crew: 3 + 7 dismounts
• Main armament: 25 mm Oerlikon KBA automatic cannon
• Secondary armament: 7.62 mm machine gun
• Armour: aluminium alloy with additional spaced steel armour
• Engine: Detroit Diesel 6V-53T (diesel), 264 hp
• Max. speed: approx. 61 km/h
• Range: approx. 490 km
• Drive: tracked, amphibious

About the manufacturer – Eduard:

Eduard is a Czech manufacturer of scale model kits and modelling accessories, established in 1989 and based in Obrnice. Besides plastic kits, the company offers an extensive range of upgrade accessories: photo-etched parts, resin components, decals and painting masks. Eduard masks are die-cut from yellow Kabuki masking paper and designed either for specific models or as universal marking sheets, making painting easier and shortening finishing work.