Eduard JX089 I-16 1/32 SPECIAL HOBBY – Paint Mask Set for the 1:32 Scale I-16 Fighter Model

Eduard JX089 is a precisely crafted set of painting masks dedicated to the 1:32 scale Polikarpov I-16 fighter aircraft model offered by Special Hobby. The mask was designed by the renowned Czech company Eduard, known worldwide for producing high-quality scale modeling accessories.

Polikarpov I-16 is a Soviet single-seat fighter aircraft from the interwar period and World War II. It entered service in the USSR at the end of the 1930s and was used, among others, during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), the Winter War between the Soviet Union and Finland (1939-1940), and the early stages of World War II. The I-16 was the world’s first low-wing monoplane fighter with retractable landing gear, marking a breakthrough in aviation engineering of that era.

Features of the Eduard JX089 Product:

• Scale: 1/32 – dedicated to Special Hobby models
• Application: Masks for cockpit canopies and undercarriage wheels – ensure very clean and precise paint lines without paint bleed.
• Material: Special vinyl film with suitable adhesion, leaving no glue residue after removal.
• Historic model user countries: USSR, Spain (Republic), China, Finland
• Historical period: 1930s, World War II
• Category: Modelling accessories – painting masks
• Note: The set does not include the model – intended for separate use with the Special Hobby I-16 model

Using the Eduard JX089 mask significantly improves the quality of your model’s finish – cockpit elements and wheels will have crisp, neatly separated paint edges, which will be appreciated by both beginner and advanced modellers. I definitely recommend this product to anyone seeking a professional effect in a simple way – suitable for beginners (difficulty level 1/5) and experienced aircraft modelling enthusiasts alike.

Eduard JX089 I-16 1/32 SPECIAL HOBBY is an essential aid for every modeller who wants to build a Polikarpov I-16 model to the highest standard, saving time and eliminating the risk of mistakes when masking the cockpit and wheels.