Eduard CX279 B-17G REVELL 1/72

Eduard CX279 B-17G REVELL 1/72 – masks for 1:72 scale model

The presented product is a professional set of Eduard CX279 masks, dedicated to the B-17G Flying Fortress model by Revell in 1:72 scale. This is an essential accessory for any modeler who wants to achieve a perfect painting effect on the cockpit windows and engine cowlings of this legendary four-engine WWII bomber. Masks prepared by Eduard are renowned for their excellent fit and ease of use—eliminating time-consuming manual masking and ensuring sharp separation lines on painted surfaces.

• Scale: 1:72
• Intended for: B-17G Flying Fortress model
• Base model manufacturer: Revell
• User country of the original aircraft: United States of America
• Years of use: WWII (1943–1945), later used in various roles after the war
• Product category: Precision painting mask set (modeling accessory)
• Material: High-quality self-adhesive vinyl film, resistant to modeling paints, easy to apply and remove.
• Set includes: Precisely cut masks for all cockpit and gun turret windows as well as aircraft wheels.
• Difficulty level: 2 on a scale of 1–5 (ideal for both beginner and advanced modelers building the Revell 1/72 B-17G kit)

The B-17G Flying Fortress is one of the most recognizable American strategic bombers from World War II, used by the United States Army Air Forces mainly during the bombing campaign over the Third Reich. These aircraft took part in raids on, among others, Hamburg, Dresden, and Berlin, and their distinctive glazed noses and turrets require exceptional precision when painting. That is why Eduard CX279 masks are invaluable for modelers—they provide a perfect result without the risk of paint bleeding or uneven lines.

This product is recommended to all modelers—beginners, for whom it will make the job easier, and advanced ones aiming to achieve the highest level of realism in their replica. The masks significantly speed up the building process, improve the final model's appearance, and guarantee satisfaction, especially when working on the complex glazed cockpit elements of the B-17G.