Eduard CX408 Lightning F.6 AIRFIX 1/72 – Painting Mask

The Eduard CX408 mask is dedicated to the English Electric Lightning F.6 plastic model in 1/72 scale, designed for the AIRFIX kit. This is a professional modelling accessory, enabling precise painting of both the cockpit canopy and landing gear wheels without the risk of damaging details and without the need for time-consuming, manual cutting of masking tape.

Key product information:

• Scale: 1/72
• Application: Lightning F.6 Airfix fighter model
• Country of use: United Kingdom
• Material: Flexible masking foil (precision cut)
• Category: Modelling accessories – painting masks

The English Electric Lightning F.6 is a groundbreaking British interceptor fighter which served in the Royal Air Force for nearly three decades. Its primary period of use was during the Cold War – the Lightning F.6 was operated from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. The aircraft became famous for its remarkable altitude and speed capabilities – being the first RAF machine capable of flying over Mach 2. It took part in numerous air patrols over the United Kingdom, defending the airspace from Soviet bombers.

The Eduard CX408 mask is made of precisely cut self-adhesive vinyl foil. It allows for quick and clean separation of surfaces intended for painting, both on the outside and inside of the canopy, enabling a professional finish even for beginner modellers. Perfect fit to the Airfix model parts in 1/72 scale means no further cutting is required. The mask leaves no glue residue on clear parts, doesn't damage delicate cockpit details, and doesn't disturb decals.

Shop Recommendation

We recommend this product to all modellers – both beginners who want to achieve a perfect effect without risk, and more advanced ones, who value time savings and repeatability of results. Working with this mask is rated 1/5 in difficulty, and the results noticeably enhance the realism of your model's finish.