Eduard EX561 Su-17M4 HOBBY BOSS 1/48 – Painting Mask

Eduard EX561 Su-17M4 HOBBY BOSS 1/48 is a professional set of precision modeling masks, specially designed for the Su-17M4 plastic aircraft model in 1:48 scale by Hobby Boss. This product is dedicated to demanding modelers who strive for perfectly sharp paint edges and a high degree of realism in detailing.

Product Features:

• Precision laser-cut masks – ensure perfect fit and easy application to the model’s surfaces.
• Designed to fit all cockpit transparencies and undercarriage wheels of the Su-17M4 Hobby Boss 1/48 version.
• Made from high-quality Eduard modeling film – resistant to discoloration and stretching, allowing for multi-stage painting without losing adhesive properties.
• Cockpit masks: perfectly protect delicate transparent elements and allow even the most complex cockpit canopy frames to be reproduced.
• Wheel masks: provide quick and easy masking of rims and tires, enabling clear color separation without the need for tedious hand painting.

Historical Use of the Su-17M4 Model

The Su-17M4 is a Soviet supersonic attack aircraft from the Cold War, extensively used by the air forces of the USSR and Warsaw Pact countries in the 1970s and 1980s. It participated, among others, in local conflicts in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Its complex design and distinctive variable-sweep wings made it one of the most advanced aircraft of its era.

Category and Materials

• Category: modeling accessories, painting mask set
• Material: precision laser-cut masking film
• Dedicated model: Hobby Boss Su-17M4 1:48 scale plastic model kit

Who is it recommended for?

The Eduard EX561 product is recommended for both advanced and intermediate aircraft modelers who value high painting precision and want to achieve a spectacular, realistic final effect for their Su-17M4 model. The masks are extremely useful for 1:48 scale model building, significantly speeding up and simplifying the process while minimizing the risk of mistakes.

Build difficulty level: 1/5 – very easy, also ideal for less experienced modelers wishing to enhance the professional finish of their model.