{"product_id":"eduard-mask-1-72-a-4b-skyhawk","title":"Eduard Mask 1:72 A-4B Skyhawk","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEduard Mask 1:72 A-4B Skyhawk\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision \u003cstrong\u003epre-cut masking set\u003c\/strong\u003e designed specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eDouglas A-4B Skyhawk in 1:72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is intended to simplify the painting of \u003cstrong\u003ecanopies, wheel hubs, and other clear or circular components\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping modellers achieve sharp, clean paint lines without manual cutting or complex masking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A-4 Skyhawk has a compact, angular canopy with multiple framing sections, and in 1:72 scale these areas can be difficult to mask accurately by hand. 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