Eduard XT214 - 1:35 T-34/85 wheels masks

Eduard XT214 mask set – road wheel masks for the T-34/85 model (Academy) in 1:35 scale

Eduard XT214 is a set of self-adhesive 1:35 masks for masking the rubber tyres of the road wheels during painting, tailored to the T-34/85 model from Academy. 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: XT214
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: T-34/85 from Academy
• 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 – T-34/85 (medium tank):

The T-34/85 was an improved version of the Soviet T-34 medium tank, entering production in early 1944. The key change was a new, larger three-man turret with an 85 mm gun that restored firepower parity against the German Panther and Tiger. The enlarged turret relieved the commander, who had previously also acted as gunner, markedly improving combat efficiency and crew response time.

The tank combined sloped armour, wide tracks and a powerful diesel engine, providing good cross-country mobility. It was mass-produced at several plants, allowing the Red Army to field numerous armoured formations in the final phase of the war. After 1945 the T-34/85 remained in service with dozens of armies and took part in conflicts worldwide, becoming one of the most numerously produced tanks in history.

Original specifications (T-34/85 (medium tank)):

• Length: 8.10 m (with gun)
• Width: 3.00 m
• Height: 2.72 m
• Combat weight: 32 t
• Crew: 5
• Armament: 85 mm ZiS-S-53 gun, 2x 7.62 mm MG
• Armour (max.): 90 mm (turret front)
• Engine: V-2-34 diesel V12, 500 hp
• Max. speed: 55 km/h
• Range: approx. 300 km
• Production: 1944-1958

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.