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Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II DIE-CUT Flexible Mask (D72001) - 1:72 Galaxy Model - For Hasegawa Kit


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Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II DIE-CUT Flexible Mask (D72001)

1:72 Galaxy Model - For Hasegawa Kit

 

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While the Hasegawa F-35B is a good kit, getting the painting right on the kit is a real challenge if you don't want to resort to decals.  The set arrived in a  thick ziplok bag, which saved it from the beating the envelope received during transit.  Inside is a nice glossy cover sheet that provides additional stiffness to the package, and where they consider that not to be sufficient (such as decals), a further sheet of thick glossy card is also added to maintain the product's integrity.

 

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This set consists of 2 sheets of pre-cut masks A5 in size of kabuki-style yellow masking material, plus a clear transfer sheet to avoid mis-shaping the masks on the way to the model; and an A4 full colour, glossy sheet of instructions that should help you make a good job.  The masks provide the details of the design, which makes the task easier and less likely for the edges to be dragged off-course by lumps, bumps and compound curves.  Where necessary a sequence of steps is numbered to guide you through the process without stumbling.  Each mask is numbered in red ink, which seems improved and appears to be much more resistant to smudging than earlier batches, which is good to see.  The numbers correspond to the diagrams, and additional parts are included for the roll-under edges that extend onto the lower wing and root extensions/chines.  The properties of this type of mask lend itself well to masking of acrylic paint especially, which is less resistant to damage, so it makes an easy way of obtaining crisp demarcations with minimal risk of paint pull-up.

 

 

You can find out where to buy these sets from their website by clicking the button below:

 

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