WWII Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Numbers, Outlined & Non-Outlined 1/48 Main Marking Paint Masks
Product Details: Everything You Need to Know
Our Japanese number masks are specifically designed to replicate the unique numeral styles commonly seen on Imperial Japanese Naval aircraft during WWII.
🚩 Key Uses
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Tail Codes & Squadron Numbers
Use these masks to recreate precise tail codes, wing codes, or fuselage numbers typically used to identify specific aircraft within a squadron. -
Historical Accuracy
Japanese Naval aircraft often featured bold, cleanly painted numerals on their tails or fuselage to indicate unit assignments, individual aircraft within the unit, or specific mission details. These masks ensure your model matches archival photos and historical references. -
Custom Configurations
The number masks allow you to easily mix and match digits, enabling you to customize markings for any specific aircraft.
➡️ This set was created from: Hasegawa Kit # 09056 & 09076 Decal Sheets
Included in this Set:
- 👉 2 Styles of Numbers 0-9, 4 of Each Number per Style
- 👉 Transfer Tape
➡️ IJN Numbers, Outlined & Non-Outlined
Style 1, 7.5 mm high
- 1i: Inner Number Masks, 0-9 (4 of each)
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1o: Number Outline Masks, 0-9 (4 of each)
Style 2, 6.75 mm high
- 2: Non-Outlined Number Masks, 0-9 (4 of each)
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 four 3"x6" pieces of transfer tape (clear tape with blue grid lines on a white backing) included with your masks.
How to Apply Main Markings Using Transfer Tape
🌟 Choose Your Material 🌟
Each 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 # 48-154MV / 48-154MT