Aeromask AM48-Hunter01
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This particular set from Aero Mask is for the 1/48 Hawker Hunter. Over the years there have been several kits produced of this aircraft in this scale. So far the best out there is a fairly recent offering from Airfix, and while the Academy kit has nice detailing, it has some fit issues and the cockpit has been reported to be underscale, so unless you already have it, look for the Airfix kit.
Aero Masks basically deal with camouflage patterns. Now I realize that often times these patters were free-handed on the real deal, however, with most RAF-style schemes, the patterns are very tight and would be difficult for most modelers to duplicate using their air brush. This is where masks like this come into play. I should note that these sets do not include canopy masks so you'll have to get those from another source.
I'm not sure what the material used for these masks is as it doesn't seem to be kabuki tape so it must be some sort of vinyl. According to the web site it has the same stickiness of Tamiya tape. The sheet contains only the mask so no need to hunt edges to peel it from the backing. The sheet comes with a small, four sheet booklet with placement information and general instructions on using these masks. The instructions also state that they may pull up acrylic paint if it hasn't been put over a primer.
May 2023
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