Masking sets started to show up 10-15 years ago and the first sets were cut vinyl, which worked well on certain things but had difficulty bending around corners and staying in place. Eduard solved this problem a while back by going to low tack yellow tape that is sticky enough to fit into corners and stay put while painting is going on but still leaves no residue. There are precut and usually fit a specific kit.

This set fits HobbyBoss 1/48 A-6E TRAM kit and allows masking of several different parts. First, solid masks are included for the two large front windows. The small sides to the front and the main canopy have parts that provide a sharp out frame. The instructions say to mask with liquid masking and this works but I have also used Tamiya tape and that works also.

The kit also includes masks for the main and nose gear wheels, the HUD display, the lights on either side of the tail and the wing tip lights. All parts are precut, just use the tip of a knife to lift, place on the needed spot, and press firmly to seal.

While some modelers have complained about the precut mask, either the cost or the need. The big picture to me makes them needed. Almost every modeler I have spoken with for years bemoans the fact that there is never enough time to build. So here is an item that saves you tedious masking time, gives great results and is easy to use. And the price is right – think about how valuable time is to modelers.

Highly recommended. My thanks to Eduard for the opportunity to showcase this item to modelers everywhere