Once again, masks for a classic kit that has been sitting on the shelf for too long. These folks produce quality masks for kits that need building! Always impressed with the quality, have used two of their other sets, and they are great. If you have some of the great kits from the past sitting on the shelf, give their catalogue a look. You'll be building them soon. Good stuff and great people to work with, they have done three custom sets for me!!! Bravo. Happy to write as good a review as I can. Thanks!
I was so happy to see that this item was finally addressed by a company & that it was Kit Masx! While I haven't yet used this item, from my previous experience with Kit Masx products, I believe that it will serve me very well in building my Pacific theater B-17E!
I was so happy to learn that Kit Masx produced a mask for the venerable old 1/72 Airfix Devastator & with it coming up in my most recent assembly-line project I couldn't help but seek one out for my planned construction of this kit.
During the project I set about fitting this mask to the canopy & found that it fit the canopy frames perfectly. I saw very little seepage of paint getting underneath the vinyl it was produced from as well which is more than I can say about some brands out there. As such I consider this to have been an invaluable contributor to my project; I will be doing a lot more business with Kit Masx in the future!
Relatively proghibitive postal costs being what they are aside, I'm glad I've found the Kit Masx team. I can see myself using their excellent little masks more and more often - especially for the glasshouse canopy styled kits. They take the sting out of getting a great finish on the model and also save my ageing eyes from unneccessry strain, for which I'm grateful.
Cheers,
Mal
I too have just returned to building model aircraft after 58 years. For me mask are a must and I'm glade I found Kit Mask on-line. Their website and customer service are very good indeed. What I really like the fact that they offer many of the mask kits I can't find anywhere else. They even have an option for producing mask kits that are not on their list. What really makes me confident in about the products Kit Mask offers are reviews and accompanying photos showing the results of their use. I will update when I complete my 1/48 scale Academy B-17 D. Happy Modeling!
I am a first time customer and very pleased with their prompt customer service response and delivery. Their costs are very reasonable, even shipping cost to the USA. I have not used the Monogram Vought Kingfisher OS2U, OS2U-2, OS2U-3 1/48 Canopy & Wheel Paint Masks, Kit # 5488 I purchased yet, but the quality of the material and the die cuts are excellent in my opinion They also have a program/option of producing canopies for models you can't find masks for. Check it out on their website. I will be taking advantage of this option in the very near future.
This is a great masking kit! Especially for the rear gunner’s canopy. There are a lot of small curved windows there. This was my first experience with Kit Masx, and it was a great one. Whatever you decide to buy, know that it will be great!
haven't had a chance to use the masks yet but they look real nice and I'm sure they will be fine
In Canada it's winter time but here in Uruguay it's the middle of
summer, the summer is a good time for model building as paints dry a lot faster. The mask set fits the Tamiya kit perfectly and is easy to apply. So one more point for Kit Masx, the quality is excellent and the mask are simple to apply
I haven't had a chance to use them yet but they match up well to the kit part They appear well done
This is a much needed part for an older kit that needs all the help it can get
I will be ordering more sets
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear the masks match up well to the kit parts and that they’ll be a helpful addition to your build. Older kits definitely benefit from a little extra support, and we’re happy to provide it. Looking forward to sending more sets your way!
The masks arrived in Australia in good condition due to them being well packed. Communications from point of sale to despatch was excellent and the postage time was good.
While I have not yet had the opportunity to use the masks, the set is quite comprehensive and the vinyl looks well cut and appears to be in scale.
Thank you for your review, Stephen! We're glad to hear the masks arrived safely and that you were happy with the communication and shipping time. We appreciate your feedback on the set’s quality and design—when you do get a chance to use them, we’d love to hear how they work out for your build!
Kevin and Janelle helped me with getting some bespoke masks made up for me Spitfire that I plan to have in the colour of ML407 (The Grace Spitfire) during her wartime life.
It's a special aircraft to me because not only have I flown in it but it also displayed at my wedding. I felt like painting the insignia would make this build the best it could be and these guys were more than capable and willing to help.
100% recommend to anyone who want either bespoke masks or anything from their catalogue. I'll definitely be using them again.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Julian! We’re truly honored to have played a small part in such a meaningful project. The Grace Spitfire is a remarkable aircraft with an incredible history, and knowing that you've flown in it and had it at your wedding makes this build even more special. We're so glad we could help you bring it to life with our masks. Looking forward to working with you again!
Kevin and Janelle did everything they could to help me with these bespoke masks. They were transparent with lead times and delivery and anything that I needed to supply them with in order to make this possible.
This is a very special kit for me and they have managed to make it even better with these great masks.
I'd 100% recommend them to anyone who needs masks whether it be bespoke or from their catalogue.
Thanks for the high praise, Julian. It was a pleasure to make 'bespoke' masks for you!
Had the old Monogram B-36 kit for almost 30 years, it was given to me by a friend who worked at the actual Monogram factory in Morton Grove, IL. Finally decided to put it together a few years ago when I retired. I got fairly far along until I got to the canopies, once I realized I'd have to mask those myself I moved on to other projects. When I discovered and ordered the Kitmask it was a game changer. I've used other masking brands and found this vinyl mask a breeze to use. I've included a picture of the masked B-36 canopies next to another project that used a different material. I can tell you the Kitmask vinyl was amazing. I masked both canopy sections in around an hour and a half. Can't wait to finally finish my project after all these years, thank you.
This is amazing feedback, Dennis, thank you! The images really help as well. We're so happy we could help you finish your B-36 and would love to feature photos of your finished build in our Customer builds Gallery (coming soon). Keep us posted!
These are excellent masks. Both the yellow tape and vinyl masks worked perfectly. The masks arrived quickly and intact. They are certainly priced right. Customer service is excellent. I have since purchased additional masks for other builds, confident that they will perform as needed. Thank you.
Dainis
Toronto, On
Thanks for the great feedback, Dainis! We appreciate your orders and are always here to help if you run into any performance issues.
I ordered a 148 scale canopy mask for a very old kit: a Monogram Vought Kingfisher WW2 seaplane. The mask’s fit was right on! It perfectly did the job. And delivery by mail was fast. Top marks. And great to be able to give my business to a local company!
Thanks Martin! We are thrilled to welcome you as a Kit Masx customer and appreciate your feedback!
This set (for a 1/48 Academy TBM) was our first experience with Kit Masx. It's compact, but has masks for all the necessary places and the parts number next to the appropriate mask.
The only dings were the mask are bit challenging to get out of the ziplock bag and the instructions are small. Minor snivels and looking forward to using more of these mask sets.
And I must also mention the super customer service we got placing the order and making a change when I accidentally ordered the 1/72 vice 1/48 set.
Thanks for your feedback, Bryan! We’ll look into adjusting the mask sections to make them easier to remove from the package. The instructions are intentionally small to keep packaging compact and costs down, but they’re always available in the product listing online. Would a downloadable version be helpful for printing? Let us know—we’re always looking to improve!
This mask set has worked out great it is really made well and is a time saver and helps me make a great looking spitfire. Customer service from kitmasx is excellent.
Thanks for your feedback, John! We appreciate it!
A quality product and superb customer service.
Aw, thanks Joseph! We apprecaite your review so much!
I purchased the Mitsubishi Zero Canopy Mask as part of a first order with other Model types. I was impressed initially by the Professional and friendly service received for my first order and the quality of the Tamiya tape mask set quality. I have not used the set as yet as I have yet to start my intended project, however I will post a further review once I have used any of my canopy masks ordered from Kit Mask in due course.
We'd love to see your finished product when you're done, Paul! Thanks for the awesome review!
I have had these models in my stash for some time. Now I have the masks it will add completion of these aircraft
We'd love to see pics of the finished product, Mike. We hope the masks make it a breeze!
I purchased these masks as I have had excellent success with an earlier purchase of same items. The fit is perfect
Great feedback on the fit, Mike. Thanks!
Purchase is to add to my mask stock and as always excellent product
Thanks for the review, Mike!
I bought this mask to add to my stash, as I have had good experiences with past masks I've purchased from you. For planes with "green house" canopies such as bombers paint masks make the job easier.
Thanks for the 5-star review, Roger. We're so glad you enjoy using our masks. That's the goal!