Product Details: Everything You Need to Know

Add authentic Japanese style to your next project with paint masks for the full Katakana range (ア–ン) and matching English alphabet A–Z in 1/48 scale. This set is perfect for adding custom names, markings, or stylized text to your model.

👉 Get this set in 1/72  👉 1/48 Japanese Number Masks

🚩 Key Uses

• Names, Codes & Custom Markings
  Use these masks to create crisp names, call signs, or identification markings in either Katakana characters or English letters — perfect for aircraft, vehicles, or diorama signage.
• Authentic Style & Accuracy
  Katakana characters were frequently used on Japanese aircraft, ships, and mecha for stylized names or unit identifiers. These masks let you match period-correct references or add creative Japanese flair inspired by anime and pop culture builds.
• Mix & Match Flexibility
  With multiple copies of each letter, you can easily combine Katakana and English characters to form unique names, codes, or phrases — ideal for one-of-a-kind projects.

Included in this Set:

• 👉 2 Styles of Letter Markings (A-Z & equivalent), Multiples of Each Letter per Style
• 👉 Transfer Tape

Katakana Characters, 6.75 mm high

• 1: Full Katakana Character Set Masks, ア〜ン (A–Z equivalent, 2 of each character)

English Letters, 6.75 mm high

• 2: Full English Alphabet Masks, A-Z (4 of each letter)
• 3: Extra “A”, “B”, and “I” Masks (a total of 16 A's, 16 B's, and 48 I's)

Application Tips and Additional Information

➡️ Check out our Paint Mask Tutorials page for a step-by-step guide on how to use and apply our masks. 

➡️ Transfer tape is included with your set. Transfer tape helps accurately transfer and position masks or decals onto the model's surface, maintaining alignment and design integrity while protecting the mask adhesive. Look for two 3"x6" pieces of transfer tape included with your masks. How to Apply Main Markings Using Transfer Tape

🌟 Choose Your Material 🌟

This paint mask set is available in your choice of easy-to-apply Oramask 810 flexible vinyl or genuine Tamiya tape.

What's better - vinyl or Tamiya tape? Both work great! Choose vinyl if you plan to use your masks right away and Tamiya tape if you're tackling your project later on. Check out our FAQ for more info!

Item # 48-178MV/48-178MT