Montex SM72229 Mi-24A ZVEZDA – masks for 1:72 scale helicopter model

Montex SM72229 is a high-quality set of masks dedicated to the 1:72 scale Mi-24A attack helicopter model, designed for use with Zvezda brand kits. This product allows for precise painting of cockpit transparencies and other challenging fuselage components, ensuring professional results and saving modeling time.

• Manufacturer: Montex
• Catalogue number: SM72229
• Compatible with: Zvezda Mi-24A (1:72 scale)
• Material: high-quality self-adhesive masking film
• Category: modeling accessories / painting masks
• Original service period: Mi-24A – Cold War, 1970s and 1980s
• Original country of use: USSR and Warsaw Pact countries

Historical information about the original vehicle

The Mi-24A was the first serial production version of the legendary Mil Mi-24 (NATO code: Hind) attack helicopter, produced in the Soviet Union since the early 1970s. It served during the Cold War as ground forces support and took part in the war in Afghanistan as well as numerous local conflicts. The Mi-24A was distinctive for its heavily glazed pilot cockpit and its armament of rockets and a cannon.

Product characteristics

The Montex SM72229 masks are made from thin, flexible masking film that ensures excellent adhesion and precise application, even on curved surfaces. This allows the modeler to achieve sharp, well-defined edges when painting cockpits, lights, or canopies, without the risk of paint seepage. The set matches the elements of the Zvezda Mi-24A model exactly, eliminating the need for tedious self-cutting of homemade masks.

Product advantages and intended audience

This set is recommended for all modelers – both beginners (difficulty level: 2/5) and advanced hobbyists who value time, convenience, and precision. It’s the perfect solution for those who want to achieve a professional finish on the transparencies of the Mi-24A model without worrying about paint getting on the wrong parts of the plastic. Montex masks, known for their quality and perfect fit, are also suitable for competition modeling projects.