Eduard EX1069 B-17F (alternate nose, frame X) TFace EDUARD 1/48 – Mask set for bomber model

Eduard EX1069 B-17F (alternate nose, frame X) TFace is a professional masking set intended for the Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress bomber model in 1/48 scale. This product is dedicated to the model variant with the alternate nose and X-frame canopy, allowing modelers to achieve the highest level of detail when painting this iconic World War II aircraft.

• Scale: 1/48
• Category: Mask set for plastic model kit
• Recommended for: B-17F Flying Fortress model (with alternate nose, X-frame canopy)
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Material: Precise self-adhesive foil
• Use: For masking the external and internal surfaces of cockpit canopies
• Historical period: World War II
• Country of original use: United States of America

The Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress was one of the most recognizable American heavy bombers used during World War II, especially on the European front, where it played a key role in strategic bombing raids over Germany. The B-17F version was the first production variant featuring the distinctive, elongated nose without a gun turret—present in later variants—which enables modelers to faithfully capture this version of the aircraft. These planes were primarily in service from 1942 to 1945.

TFace masks by Eduard enable highly accurate protection of both external and internal surfaces of the cockpit glazing and gun positions. This allows the modeler to realistically reproduce not only the beautiful lines of the aircraft, but also the cockpit details—painting both the interior elements and the outer side of the canopy glass. The masks are made from top-quality foil, ensuring perfect adhesion to surfaces and easy removal, without risking paint or model surface damage.

The Eduard EX1069 B-17F TFace set is recommended mainly for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 2/5) who care about professional, clean finishes and high precision in recreating details of historical bomber models in 1/48 scale. It is also perfect for competition modeling projects.