Eduard CX631 I-16 Type 5 CLEAR PROP 1/72 – Mask for a fighter aircraft model from the Spanish Civil War and World War II

Eduard CX631 is a high-quality dedicated mask set for painting cockpit and wheel details for the I-16 Type 5 plastic model in 1/72 scale by Clear Prop. This precise accessory allows for professional, clean, and fast masking of canopy and wheels in the model, without the risk of smudges or paint bleed. The set is made from top-class self-adhesive foil that adheres perfectly to the surface, leaving no residue.

Historic Model – I-16 Type 5

• Scale: 1/72
• Fits: CLEAR PROP I-16 Type 5 (plastic model)
• Country of use: USSR (mainly), also present in Spain, China, and Mongolia
• Service history: The I-16 Type 5 fighter was used primarily during the Spanish Civil War, as well as in the early phase of World War II; the aircraft formed the backbone of Soviet fighter aviation from the mid-1930s to the early 1940s.
• Years in service: 1936–1943

Eduard CX631 Product Features

• Material: High-quality masking foil
• Laser-cut, precisely fitted to specific areas of the model's glazing and wheels
• Product intended for plastic scale models
• Facilitates professional, sharp panel lines without the risk of paint bleed
• Category: Modeling accessories – painting masks

Who is it for?

Eduard CX631 is recommended for modelers at all skill levels—both beginners who want clean results without manually cutting tape, and advanced hobbyists seeking consistent effects on every model. This product significantly shortens work time and minimizes the risk of damaging delicate parts through inaccurate masking.

Difficulty level

Difficulty level: 1/5 – the self-adhesive mask is easy to apply and requires no specialist skills.

Eduard CX631 for the I-16 Type 5 is an essential accessory for every fan of Soviet aviation, especially lovers of 1/72 scale models and those who appreciate accuracy and professional painting of cockpit and wheel details of World War II aircraft.