{"product_id":"1-72-eduard-paint-mask-for-eduard-hellcat-mk-i-cx465","title":"1\/72 Eduard Paint Mask for EDUARD Hellcat Mk.I CX465","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePrecision Vinyl Paint Mask Set for 1\/72 Scale Grumman Hellcat Mk.I Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAchieve crisp, professional canopy demarcation lines on your Eduard Grumman Hellcat Mk.I kit with this precision-cut vinyl paint mask set from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eduard.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003eEduard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (CX465). These self-adhesive masks eliminate tedious hand-masking and ensure perfect paint edges on your 1\/72 scale British carrier-based fighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grumman Hellcat Mk.I (British designation for F6F-3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e CX465\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eduard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e CX (Canopy and wheel masks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eduard Grumman Hellcat Mk.I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-cut vinyl masking film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Grumman Hellcat Mk.I\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hellcat Mk.I was the British Fleet Air Arm designation for the American-built F6F-3 Hellcat, one of the most successful carrier-based fighters of World War II. Entering British service in 1943, the Hellcat Mk.I provided the Royal Navy with a powerful, rugged fighter capable of dominating Japanese aircraft in the Pacific Theater. Powered by the reliable Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine, the Hellcat combined excellent performance with exceptional handling characteristics and heavy armament. British Hellcats served with distinction on carriers in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, contributing to the overall Hellcat kill ratio of 19:1 against enemy aircraft. The Hellcat's distinctive profile and combat record make it a favorite subject for WWII naval aviation enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEduard's CX series masks are precision-cut from thin, flexible vinyl that conforms perfectly to complex canopy curves and wheel hubs. The set typically includes canopy frame masks for both interior and exterior surfaces, wheel hub masks, and any additional glazed areas. The self-adhesive backing ensures secure placement without residue, while the material's flexibility allows it to follow compound curves without lifting or leaking paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Eduard Paint Masks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1989, Eduard has been perfecting the art of paint masking, using CAD design and precision cutting to create masks that fit perfectly with minimal trimming. Paint masks save hours of tedious hand-masking with tape, eliminate the risk of uneven paint lines, and allow you to achieve professional results even on complex multi-pane canopies. 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