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Spitfire Mk.I/II Paint Masks

1 Man Army, 1/32 scale

S u m m a r y
Catalogue Number:

1 Man Army Item No. 32DET013 - Spitfire Mk.I/II Paint Masks
Scale: 1/32 scale
Contents and Media: Each contains large die-cut self-adhesive masking sheet and detailed instructions.
Price:

€23,38 plus shipping available online from 1 Man Army's website and distributors worldwide
Review Type: FirstLook
Advantages: Comprehensive and very well made.
Disadvantages: None noted.
Conclusion: I love this lasercut mask set. I really do because in 1:32, the decals tend to be very big (roundels) and all the stencils are present with small decals, that could ruin your work with the silvering or not settle well into the part. So with this mask set, beside a full set of stencils mask, two markings sets, one especially for Douglas Bader Spitfire. As good as it gets. It’s a bargain! .

Reviewed by Francesco Guedes

F i r s t   L o o k

 

Surfing in the net, I came across this name: 1 Man Army and I went to their website – www.1manarmy.be.

As you can see, their entire catalog is in 1:32 and they are expending their references with more and more masks.

 

 

I became quite curious because I really don’t like the looks of decals in 1:32 scale and 1ManArmy mask are mainly stencils, for what I could see.

 

 

I haven`t heard anything from this brand before, so I couldn`t resist in get one of their mask.

 

 

Meanwhile I got in contact with Sven, and he`s working on some Youtube animation videos to show and explain the basis of airbrushing with mask.

 

 

I chose the Spitfire because it can be used for the Revell Mk II and for the future Kotare Models Mk. I.

 


           
Let`s see what you can get with this set mask.

 

 

You get two mask sheets, similar wit Tamiya tape, but its not really the same as the color is darker and the tape itself is thinner. I unglue part of it from the paper and its very malleable with good glue.. I detached several times and the glue was still in very good shape.

 

 

The main thing: the cut is perfect and very precise. Laser don’t miss!

 

 

These two sheets give the modeler a full set of British roundels (for wings undersurface, wing upper surface and fuselage both sides) and all the stencils, all the little ones.

So goodbye silvering and tiny little decals!

Also you get the markings set for two Spitfire Mk.II:

  • “RN N” from Squadron n.º 72 1941;

  • Douglas Bader Tangmere 1941;

 

 

To handle the best way possible, a user manual is given and it`s very comprehensive. It’s a really nice touch from 1ManArmy.

 

 

C o n c l u s i o n

 

I love this lasercut mask set. I really do because in 1:32, the decals tend to be very big (roundels) and all the stencils are present with small decals, that could ruin your work with the silvering or not settle well into the part.

So with this mask set, beside a full set of stencils mask, two markings sets, one especially for Douglas Bader Spitfire. As good as it gets.

It’s a bargain!

Fran

Our thanks to my bank account for this product.

You can get this set and all 1ManArmy catalogue at Ak-Interactive

 

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