Eduard CX368 Il-2M3 TAMIYA 1/72 – masks for the ground attack aircraft model kit

Eduard CX368 is a high-quality set of dedicated modeling masks, designed specifically for the Il-2M3 1:72 scale model from the renowned manufacturer Tamiya. Precisely engineered components facilitate painting of the distinctive canopies and wheels of this Soviet ground attack aircraft. The product is made from thin, professional masking film, which ensures perfect adhesion to plastic surfaces, does not leave adhesive residue, and provides excellent protection against paint bleeding.

Historical information about Il-2M3

The Ilyushin Il-2M3 is an improved version of the legendary Soviet ground-attack bomber from World War II. Entering service in 1944, the Il-2M3 featured an enhanced fuselage and a "comb" type rudder. The aircraft was widely used by the Soviet Union on the Eastern Front – it gained particular fame during operations such as the Battle of Kursk and, from 1944 onward, during the liberation of Soviet territory and fighting in Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Germany. Regarded as one of the most important weapons of Soviet ground attack aviation, it became a symbol of the USSR's wartime industrial might.

• Scale: 1:72
• Mask manufacturer: Eduard
• Intended for: Tamiya Il-2M3
• Original user's country: USSR
• Historical period: World War II (approx. 1944–1945)
• Material: professional masking film
• Additions: precisely cut parts for canopy glazing and wheels
• Category: modeling accessories – painting masks

Product advantages and recommendation

Eduard CX368 masks are an invaluable accessory for every modeler – both beginners and advanced. They reduce working time and make painting canopies and other clear parts precise and clean. You avoid paint bleeds, achieve sharp edges, and get a perfect look for your finished model, which is crucial in 1:72 scale. I especially recommend the product to all enthusiasts of military aircraft modeling from World War II who want the most realistic finishing effect with minimal time investment.

I rate the difficulty of using these masks at 1/5 – they are ideal even for beginner modelers.