Mirage F.1B Paint Mask for Special Hobby Kit

Eduard BRASSIN, 1/72 scale

Reviewed by Mark Davies

Eduard Brassin’s 1/72 TER Sets are available online from Squadron.com

The mask comes packed in a re-sealable cellophane bag with card stiffener and folded instructions, and caters for the Special Hobby kit’s canopy and wheels.

The quality of the pre-cut Kabuki tape mask is excellent and the instructions clear and simple.

The quality of the pre-cut Kabuki tape mask is excellent. However, some may feel the Mirage F.1B has quite simple to mask canopies using traditional methods, and that the mask’s cost makes it a bit of a luxury. This is true, but there are those who genuinely struggle with or hate masking canopies in particular; and for these folk the simplicity and crisp result the masks offer more than justifies the expense.

Eduard’s pre-cut masks are generally useful aids, and the utility and quality of the one reviewed here is not in doubt. Some may feel it is a luxury only the wealthy or tape-challenged amongst us will feel is a justifiable expense. This is true to some extent, but if it helps those who would struggle to achieve a nice crisp paint demarcation then it will be money well spent, I happily recommend the masks to those for whom the cost benefit makes sense.

Thanks to Eduard for the samples and images.

Review Text & Images Copyright © 2017 by Mark Davies
Page Created 18 May, 2017
Last updated 18 May, 2017

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