Eduard XT191 - 1:35 Merkava IIID wheel masks

Eduard XT191 mask set – road wheel masks for the Merkava Mk.IIID model (Hobby Boss) in 1:35 scale

Eduard XT191 is a set of self-adhesive 1:35 masks for masking the rubber tyres of the road wheels during painting, tailored to the Merkava Mk.IIID model from Hobby Boss. 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: XT191
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Merkava Mk.IIID from Hobby Boss
• 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 – Merkava Mk.IIID (Dor Dalet) - Israeli main battle tank:

The Merkava is an Israeli main battle tank with a distinctive layout that places the engine at the front of the hull, increasing crew protection and allowing a rear door for evacuation or carrying extra equipment. The Mk.III variant introduced a 120 mm smoothbore gun, modular armour and a more powerful engine. The turret and hull have distinctive sharply sloped surfaces that improve armour effectiveness.

The Merkava Mk.IIID, or Dor Dalet ("fourth generation"), was the final development of the Mk.III series. It received improved modular armour and components later tested in the Merkava Mk.IV. The modular armour construction eased replacement of damaged segments and upgrades. Tanks of this type formed the backbone of Israel's armoured forces and were used in numerous Middle East operations.

Original specifications (Merkava Mk.IIID (Dor Dalet) - Israeli main battle tank):

• Length (gun forward): approx. 9.04 m
• Hull length: approx. 7.60 m
• Width: approx. 3.72 m
• Height: approx. 2.66 m
• Combat weight: approx. 65 t
• Crew: 4
• Armament: 120 mm smoothbore gun, 3x 7.62 mm machine guns, 60 mm mortar
• Armour: modular (classified)
• Engine: diesel, 1200 hp
• Top speed: approx. 60 km/h
• Range: approx. 500 km

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.