Eduard EX1086 Chipmunk T.20 TFace masks AIRFIX 1/48 – Professional masks for precise painting of canopies

Eduard EX1086 Chipmunk T.20 TFace masks AIRFIX 1/48 is a specialized set of masking accessories designed for the De Havilland Chipmunk T.20 model by Airfix in 1/48 scale. This product is dedicated to modelers who value the highest quality and perfect reproduction of details, especially when finishing the cockpit and canopy parts of the aircraft.

Function and advantages of Eduard EX1086 masks

• The set is intended for the De Havilland Chipmunk T.20 model, a British-built training and trainer aircraft used mainly by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm).
• The TFace masks enable precise masking of both the external and internal surfaces of the cockpit glazing, allowing for an extremely realistic finish of the windows and frames.
• Made from the highest quality self-adhesive materials, they guarantee easy application, excellent adherence to surfaces, and leave no adhesive residue after removal at the end of painting.
• Dedicated specifically for the Airfix 1/48 scale model, ensuring a perfect fit of each mask element to the shape of the Chipmunk T.20's canopy glazing.

Historical and technical information

• De Havilland Chipmunk T.20 – A training aircraft used since the late 1940s, mainly for pilot training in the post-war period and during the Cold War. The T.20 version served, among others, in Great Britain and Ireland.
• Usage: military pilot training, light cargo transport, aerobatic maneuvers.
• Period of use: postwar period – Cold War.

Material and compatibility

• Made from ultra-thin, high-quality self-adhesive foil, resistant to all types of model paints including acrylic, enamel, and lacquer-based paints.
• Intended for plastic model kits – category "model accessories – self-adhesive masks".

Recommendation and difficulty level

• This product is recommended both for experienced and intermediate modelers seeking precise solutions to enhance model build quality.
• Difficulty level: rating 2/5 – very easy to use, greatly facilitates cockpit painting.
• Eduard EX1086 masks are an excellent choice for every collector and aviation enthusiast who values detail, aesthetics, and a professional finish of a hand-assembled model.