Douglas A-1H Skyraider, Painting Masks Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Tamiya) Metallic Details MDM4827 - For Aircraft Kit Model

Metallic Details MDM4827 is a set of self-adhesive painting masks for the Douglas A-1H Skyraider in 1/48, recommended for the Tamiya kit. The masks are made to speed up canopy work and help keep frame edges consistent, which is useful when the clear parts include multiple panes or tight corners.

The A-1 Skyraider has a cockpit area that stays very visible on the finished model, and uneven canopy framing can distract from an otherwise clean paint job. Pre-cut masks help you keep widths and angles repeatable from panel to panel.

For modelers: wash and dry the clear parts first, then place masks with tweezers and burnish the edges along the frame lines. If a corner wants to lift, add a tiny relief cut rather than forcing the mask to stretch. Spray paint in light coats to reduce ridges at the mask edge, and remove masks by pulling back on themselves at a low angle once paint has cured.

• Subject: Douglas A-1H Skyraider
• Variant / Family: A-1 Skyraider family (kit-dependent)
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: Painting Masks
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Tamiya
• Manufacturer: Metallic Details
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Masking material (paper)
• SKU: MDM4827

FAQ

Do these masks replace cutting tape for canopy frames?

Yes—use them as the main masking method for the recommended kit’s clear parts, with small touch-ups only where you need to blend edges or cover extra areas.

How can I reduce paint ridges along the mask edge?

Spray several light coats instead of one heavy coat. This keeps paint buildup lower and helps the frame edge look smoother after mask removal.

When should I remove the masks?

Remove masks after the paint has fully cured. Lift an edge with a toothpick and pull the mask back over itself at a low angle for a cleaner line.

This item is part of Metallic Details and belongs to Aftermarket and Painting Masks. For matching builds, browse 1/48 aircraft model kits and all Aircraft Model Kits.