Eduard EX697 Hunter F.4/ F.5 TFace 1/48 AIRFIX — masks for plastic model kit

The Eduard EX697 Hunter F.4/ F.5 TFace 1/48 mask set is specially designed for Airfix plastic models in 1/48 scale, depicting the Hawker Hunter F.4 and F.5 fighters—some of the most important jet aircraft of the postwar Royal Air Force. The masks allow for precise protection of the cockpit glazing and wheels during painting, ensuring a realistic and detailed result on both sides of the transparencies (interior and exterior!).

• Scale: 1/48
• Dedicated model: AIRFIX Hunter F.4/F.5
• Original user's country: United Kingdom (Royal Air Force, Cold War era)
• Material: high-quality masking foil (precision-cut)
• Product type: painting masks (modeling accessories)
• Feature: TFace masks (provide protection for glazing on both the exterior and interior sides—a rare feature that significantly enhances the realism of 1/48 scale models)
• Historical period of the depicted model: Cold War, service years of the Hawker Hunter F.4 and F.5: from the mid-1950s to the early 1970s (mainly RAF, but also other NATO and neutral countries' air forces)

The Hawker Hunter was among the most important British jet fighters of the early Cold War era. It took part in numerous NATO exercises and operations, and was exported to many countries worldwide. Accurate reproduction of the fighter's cockpit in a model is essential for realistic aircraft modeling, especially in kits with large transparent parts.

Eduard EX697 TFace are dedicated masks for the cockpit and wheels, ensuring quick and easy workflow, and a perfect final effect without the risk of paint seepage or uneven edges. Their use minimizes the possibility of damaging delicate elements and significantly reduces the model’s preparation time for painting. They allow for a level of detail superior to traditional masking tape techniques.

This product is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers seeking the highest quality of detail finishing. It helps to save precious time and achieve a professional result for models presented in competitions or collector showcases.

• Recommended difficulty level: 2/5 — easy to use, though requires precise application

Eduard EX697 Hunter F.4/ F.5 TFace 1/48 AIRFIX is an accessory that should be in the arsenal of every aviation modeling enthusiast wishing to achieve the best results when painting the glass elements of the Hawker Hunter model.