Eduard CX508 Shackleton AEW.2 AIRFIX 1/72 – Painting Masks

Eduard CX508 Shackleton AEW.2 is a high-quality mask set dedicated to the Shackleton AEW.2 aircraft model in the popular 1:72 scale, intended for the AIRFIX brand model. This product, made by the renowned Czech manufacturer Eduard, is an indispensable modeling accessory, created for convenient and precise painting of elements requiring accuracy, such as the cockpit glazing and undercarriage wheels.

The Shackleton AEW.2 is a British long-range maritime patrol aircraft, mainly used by the Royal Air Force. Designed in the early 1950s, it was an important component of Britain's early warning system during the Cold War. It served both as an ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) aircraft and as an AEW.2 platform (Airborne Early Warning), participating in numerous patrol missions over the Atlantic. Its production and use spanned from 1957 to 1991, with the Shackleton AEW.2 becoming the last operational version of this classic aircraft.

• Contents of the set: precisely cut masks made of clear vinyl film, allowing fast and easy masking of all cockpit windows and selected undercarriage elements of the AIRFIX 1/72 Shackleton AEW.2 model
• Material: high-quality self-adhesive vinyl film; allows for repeated adjustments and leaves no residue on the model
• Compatibility: exclusively designed for the AIRFIX 1:72 scale model – fits all kit details perfectly
• Product category: modeling accessories – self-adhesive masks
• Difficulty level: 1/5 – suitable even for beginner modelers or those with little experience
• Usage: ideal for masking when painting transparent elements (cockpit glazing, navigation lights, wheels), ensures sharp lines with no paint bleed

We recommend Eduard CX508 Shackleton AEW.2 to both beginners and advanced modelers who value professional results without tedious cutting and fitting of masking tape. With this set, you’ll significantly reduce your work time and achieve flawlessly painted canopies on one of the most famous patrol aircraft of the Cold War era.