Eduard EX072 P-38 HASEGAWA 1/48 – painting masks in 1:48 scale

Eduard EX072 is a high-quality set of masking templates dedicated to the Lockheed P-38 Lightning plastic aircraft model in 1:48 scale, manufactured by Hasegawa. The set is designed for modelers who appreciate precision and convenience when recreating details such as cockpit glazing or landing gear wheels. The masks are made from thin, flexible vinyl film, which ensures perfect adhesion to the surface and a tight seal during painting with an airbrush or brush.

About the product

• Scale: 1:48 – dedicated for Hasegawa's P-38 model
• Category: Modeling accessories – painting masks
• Material: Highest quality vinyl film
• Application: Enables precise masking of cockpit windows and wheels when painting with an airbrush or brush
• Compatibility: specifically designed for the Lockheed P-38 Lightning model

Historical model – Lockheed P-38 Lightning

The Lockheed P-38 Lightning is an American World War II fighter aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). This aircraft stood out thanks to its distinctive twin-boom layout and central nacelle housing the cockpit. The P-38 was in service from 1941 until the end of the war in 1945. It took part in numerous operations on both the European and Pacific fronts, distinguished by its high speed and long range. The aircraft became famous, among others, for the mission in which Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was shot down.

Why choose Eduard EX072?

• The mask set allows even less experienced modelers to achieve professional painting effects
• Significantly reduces the time required to prepare the model for painting and makes it easy to achieve sharp color divides on windows and wheels
• Precisely cut templates minimize the risk of paint seepage
• An indispensable aid for models with complex cockpit construction like the P-38 Lightning
• Recommended for all modelers – from beginners (difficulty level 1/5) to advanced

Eduard EX072 is a reliable choice that allows you to bring out maximum detail from your 1:48 scale Lockheed P-38 model. Using the masks guarantees clean work and satisfaction from a perfect finish, especially when dealing with the large glazing characteristic of this aircraft.