Montex K48352 HURRICANE IIB 1/48 – Set of Masks and Painting Stencils

Montex K48352 HURRICANE IIB 1/48 is a professional set of painting masks and stencils dedicated to the Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIB fighter aircraft model in the popular 1/48 scale. This product is designed for modelers who want to achieve the highest precision and realism when painting plastic models in this scale.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of original use: United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries
• Period of original use: World War II
• Product category: model accessories – masks and painting stencils
• Material: high-quality matte self-adhesive film (black for canopies, semi-transparent for markings)

The Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIB was a key Royal Air Force fighter used during World War II, especially in the Battle of Britain and many other fronts between 1941 and 1945. It was known for its enhanced armament and versatility in combat roles. Markings, camouflage, and painting were often decisive for its identification and combat effectiveness.

The Montex K48352 set offers three advanced variants of protection and decoration:

• Mini Mask: precision masks for cockpit windows.
• Maxi Mask: canopy masks and a full set of stencils for painting national, tactical, and functional markings (letters, numbers, roundels, etc.)
• Super Mask: canopy masks, wide marking stencils – developed based on archival photographs and colour four-view aircraft drawings.

Montex canopy masks are made from matte black film, which contrasts excellently with clear parts, greatly facilitating precise application and speeding up modeling work even on very complex glazing. An innovative feature is the inclusion of masks for painting frames from the inside of the canopy, ensuring an authentic effect for the cockpit interior as well.

The marking stencils are made from a semi-transparent, flexible film that guarantees perfect fit to the model surface. The gentle adhesive protects the paint from damage while ensuring a tight seal, even on curved parts of the fuselage and wings. Applying the masks does not require Maskol or any additional accessories, which sets the Montex set apart from the competition.

We recommend the Montex K48352 set to all intermediate and advanced modelers who care about achieving perfect painting details and markings on 1/48 scale plastic models.

Difficulty level: 2/5 – also suitable as a first step in working with modeling masks.