Art Scale Kit Review by Brett Green

1/32 & 1/35 Masking Set Roundup

Art Scale Kit, 1/32 & 1/35 scale

S u m m a r y
Catalogue Number, Description, Scale & Price	Art Scale Kit Item No. M32120 - 1/32 Spitfire Mk.VIII Double-Sided Masking Sets for Tamiya kit. 8.07 € M32122 - 1/32 Spitfire Mk.XVIe Double-Sided Masking Sets for Tamiya kit. 14.08 € M32123 -1/32 Bf 109 F-2 / F-4 One-Sided Masking Sets for Hasegawa / Hobby2000 kits. 6.69 € M32124 -1/32 Bf 109 F-2 / F-4 Double-Sided Masking Sets for Academy kits. 8.07 € M35021 - 1/35 AH-1W Double-Sided Masking Sets for Tamiya kit. 11.35 € M32126 - 1/32 A6M2b Model 21 Zero Double-Sided Masking Sets for Tamiya kit. 10.50 € M35125 - 1/35 Bf 109 G-10Double-Sided Masking Sets for Border Models kit. 8.07 € plus shipping available online from ASK's web store and retailers online and worldwide
Contents and Media:	Die-cut, self-adhesive yellow Kabuki paper masks.
Review Type:	FirstLook
Advantages:	Individually numbered masks; time saving, high quality masks for accurate painting; speedy solution for an often unloved task (painting canopy frames); includes masks for wheels.
Disadvantages:	None noted.
Recommendation:	Hands up everyone who loves cutting and applying canopy masks from tape. Anyone? Thought not! ASK's growing range of die-cut, self adhesive masks will be a fast and easy way to get accurately painted canopy frames and wheel hubs.

Reviewed by Brett Green

FirstLook

Art Scale Kit has been around for a few years now but their range of products is rapidly expanding.

Amongst these are their growing "Scale Mask" series. These are die-cut, self-adhesive masks on yellow "Kabulki" paper - a slightly flexible material that will allow enough flex to sit down into recesses or cope with curves, yet remains rigid enough to keep their shape.

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Some of the releases are available as either One Sided or Double-Sided. Not surprisingly, single sided sets cover the outside of the canopy, while the Double-Sided sets provide masks for the inside as well as the outside of canopies.

It is nice to be given the choice.

Tonight I am reviewing seven new masking sets in 1/32 and 1/35 scale. They are:

Art Scale Kit Item Nos.

M32120 - 1/32 Spitfire Mk.VIII Double-Sided Masking Sets for Tamiya kit. 14.08 €

M32122 - 1/32 Spitfire Mk.XVIe Double-Sided Masking Sets for Tamiya kit. 14.08 €

M32123 -1/32 Bf 109 F-2 / F-4 One-Sided Masking Sets for Hasegawa / Hobby2000 kits. 14.08 €

M32124 -1/32 Bf 109 F-2 / F-4 Double-Sided Masking Sets for Academy kits. 14.08 €

M35021 - 1/35 AH-1W Double-Sided Masking Sets for Tamiya kit. 14.08 €

M32126 - 1/32 A6M2b Model 21 Zero Double-Sided Masking Sets for Tamiya kit. 14.08 €

M35125 - 1/35 Bf 109 G-10Double-Sided Masking Sets for Border Models kit. 14.08 €

These all feature individually numbered masks making it easy to keep track of where you are.

Wheel masks are included too.

Clear instructions are also supplied.

Any of these models are imposing and impressive. They certainly justify making additional investments on accessories such as these canopy masks.

Conclusion

Hands up everyone who loves cutting and applying canopy masks from tape. Anyone? Thought not! ASK's growing range of die-cut, self adhesive masks will be a fast and easy way to get accurately painted canopy frames and wheel hubs

Thanks to Art Scale Kit for the samples

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Page Created 16 July, 2025
Last updated 16 July, 2025