Eduard EX050 JAS-39 Gripen 1/48 ITALERI – Painting Masks

Eduard EX050 JAS-39 Gripen 1/48 is a high-quality set of modeling masks dedicated to the JAS-39 Gripen aircraft model in 1/48 scale by Italeri. This product is manufactured by the renowned Czech company Eduard, known for its precise accessories for plastic modeling. Thanks to these masks, modelers can quickly, cleanly, and very accurately recreate color separations on the canopies and other parts of the Gripen model, significantly simplifying the painting process and speeding up the construction of realistic aircraft models.

Product Information:

• Scale: 1/48
• Dedicated for: Italeri's JAS-39 Gripen model
• Original's country of use: Sweden and export countries, including Hungary, Czech Republic, South Africa, Thailand, Brazil
• Historical period: modern times
• Mask material: very high-quality masking foil (special vinyl)
• Product category: modeling accessories – masks for painting plastic models

Historical description of the JAS-39 Gripen aircraft:

The JAS-39 Gripen is a fourth-generation multirole fighter, serving as the flagship of the Swedish Air Force and an export product on global markets. These aircraft have participated in international exercises and NATO patrols and have been in operation and under constant modernization since the mid-1990s. The Gripen is renowned for its excellent maneuverability, avionics, and capability to operate from short and improvised runways.

Application of Eduard EX050 masks:

The Eduard EX050 set allows for precise masking of the transparent cockpit elements and some landing gear parts of the JAS-39 Gripen during painting. The masks adhere perfectly to the surfaces, preventing unwanted paint seepage and reducing working time, while also ensuring sharp edges on color separation lines.

Recommendation and difficulty level:

• Recommendation: Highly recommended for both beginner and advanced modelers building the Swedish fighter – it's an invaluable aid that spares you the tedious task of cutting tapes and improves the aesthetics of painting.
• Difficulty: 1/5 – quick application is ensured by the precise fit to the Italeri model.

By choosing Eduard EX050, you can be sure that your 1/48 scale JAS-39 Gripen model will have a professional appearance, and the cockpit painting details will be perfectly replicated.