Montex K48183 P-36 HAWK 1/48 – Advanced Painting Mask Set

Montex K48183 P-36 HAWK in 1/48 scale is a specialist painting mask set dedicated to the Curtiss P-36 Hawk fighter model, widely used by the United States Air Force as well as many other countries, including France, Norway, and Finland, mainly during World War II and just before its outbreak (interwar period, beginning of World War II).

The P-36 Hawk debuted in the late 1930s. It was widely used during the initial Pacific campaigns (e.g., Pearl Harbor), as well as on other fronts. This model made its mark in aviation history as one of the first modern, fully metal fighter aircraft designs introduced by the Allied nations.

• Product category: painting masks for 1/48 scale plastic models
• The set includes: highly precise masks cut from matte black foil (canopy), as well as clear, flexible templates for painting national insignia (roundels, chevrons, numbers, letters, tactical and functional markings)
• Materials: high-quality self-adhesive foil of varying transparency; adhesive selected to avoid damaging the paint layer and to provide excellent adhesion on complex, curved surfaces
• Additions: innovative masks for painting canopy frames from the inside (a unique Montex feature), color reference drawings of four aircraft views to facilitate correct placement of markings
• Advantages: precision, easy application, very good contrast between the foil and glazing allowing quick and accurate work, minimization of the need for masking fluid
• Application: the set is developed based on original decals and reference materials – ideal for achieving a realistic appearance of the P-36 Hawk in 1/48 scale

Montex K48183 is an accessory dedicated to intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 2/5) who seek perfect reproduction of details and high quality of the final effect, without risk of model damage during mask application. Recommended especially for those who prefer painting markings by hand instead of applying decals, and who appreciate a professional finish of aircraft models from the 1930s and World War II.