Eduard EX311 EA-6B KINETIC – painting masks for 1:48 scale

Eduard EX311 EA-6B KINETIC is a high-quality set of model masking tapes designed for the 1:48 scale plastic model of the EA-6B Prowler aircraft produced by Kinetic. This set belongs to the category of modeling accessories – precisely cut masks made from yellow modeling tape, intended for painting canopies, covers, and other transparent parts of the model. It is an invaluable aid during finishing work, significantly facilitating the achievement of a professional effect without the risk of damaging or staining delicate components.

Purpose and application

Eduard EX311 is intended for modelers building the American EA-6B Prowler electronic warfare aircraft in 1:48 scale, produced by Kinetic. The EA-6B is a legendary aircraft of the US Navy and Marines, used from the 1970s up until 2019. It served during the Cold War, the Gulf Wars, Iraq, and Afghanistan, where it was one of the main aircraft used to jam radar systems and conduct both defensive and offensive electronic warfare for both aviation and ground units. Its primary user country was America (the United States).

Material and build quality

The Eduard EX311 masks are made from high-grade, thin vinyl tape with excellent self-adhesive properties. This tape is flexible, leaves no residue after removal, does not bleed paint, and adheres perfectly even to heavily contoured surfaces. Thanks to precision laser-cutting technology, all masks are perfectly fitted to the shapes of the EA-6B Kinetic cockpit canopy. The set does not include any metal or resin parts – it is a vinyl accessory.

Product category

• Model masking tape for painting
• Accessory for 1:48 scale plastic model
• Dedicated to the Kinetic EA-6B Prowler

Recommendation and difficulty level

I highly recommend this product to both beginner and advanced modelers alike. The Eduard EX311 masks allow for quick, clean, and precise painting of even the most complicated cockpit glazing, which without masks is a time-consuming task with a high risk of damaging the model. The assembly difficulty of these masks is 1/5 – the instructions are clear, application is intuitive, and the product greatly speeds up painting work and enhances the finish of your model!