QuickWheel QW-074 – Masking Masks for Painting Wheels for SAM 6 Trumpeter 1/35 Model

QuickWheel QW-074 is a high-quality set of modeling masks, designed specifically for modelers passionate about military vehicles in 1/35 scale. The product is dedicated for use with a plastic model of the Soviet missile system SAM 6 (also known as 2K12 Kub), produced by Trumpeter (catalog number 00361). These precisely cut masks allow for quick and clean painting of rubber tires on this model, which significantly facilitates the painting stage and enables a professional final result.

Product Details:

• Category: Model accessories — painting masks in 1/35 scale
• Application: Plastic model of the SAM 6 Trumpeter missile air-defense system
• Material: Flexible, durable self-adhesive film; masks are reusable after possible washing
• Compatibility: Dedicated for wheels of the Trumpeter 1/35 2K12 Kub (SAM 6) model, Cat.No. 00361
• Manufacturer: QuickWheel – a renowned brand among military vehicle modelers

Why choose QuickWheel QW-074 masks?

• Instant and precise tire masking without the risk of paint bleed
• Perfectly matched to the SAM 6 model wheels – no trimming required
• Reusable masks, which significantly reduces usage cost
• Allows both beginners and advanced users to achieve perfectly sharp separation between rim and tire

Historical Tips – SAM 6/2K12 "Kub":

The SAM 6, or Soviet 2K12 Kub air defense system, was widely used by the Soviet Army and exported to numerous Warsaw Pact and Middle Eastern countries. This system was introduced into service in the 1960s and was extensively used during armed conflicts of the Cold War era, including the Yom Kippur War (1973). The vehicle was characterized by its distinctive large wheels with rubber tires, which require utmost care for precise painting when building the model.

Product Recommendation and Difficulty:

• Recommended for both advanced and intermediate modelers – the product significantly streamlines and simplifies one of the more challenging stages in military vehicle modeling.
• Level of difficulty: 1/5 – extremely easy to use thanks to precise manufacturing.