Review of Top Notch Masks for Models 1/48th Scale
Camouflage Set no. TNM48-M00 for German FW-190A series
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: 9.94 £ ($13.10 U.S. dollars)
Copyright of the set is 2016.
Top Notch is based in the UK.
MSRP: 9.94 £ ($13.10 U.S. dollars)
Copyright of the set is 2016.
Top Notch is based in the UK.
ABOUT THE SET:
August 1941 saw the FW-190 become operational and it was quickly apparent that this new aircraft outclassed Allied aircraft. This masking set represents the standard factory finish. Mottling was applied at squadron level and differed between aircraft.
Top Notch has tried to faithfully represent the scheme used for this period.
The set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included.
See Top Notch's website for more.
See also Top Notch's Me-262 early mask set TNM-M26.
The masking set comes in a clear zip-locked cello bag. It contains the instructions, 2 grey vinyl die-cut sheets of self-adhering masks, with a stiff sheet.
The instructions consists of a single sheet that is printed on one side and folded to fit the envelope.
On the right side at the top is a color illustration of half of a British roundel welded to half of a German cross, a corner says the set is NEW.
Top Notch's logo is also at the top. It is a circle with Top Notch masks for models and a gray illustration of a Spitfire or Hurricane.
Below this is a illustration of the parts in the masking set.
August 1941 saw the FW-190 become operational and it was quickly apparent that this new aircraft outclassed Allied aircraft. This masking set represents the standard factory finish. Mottling was applied at squadron level and differed between aircraft.
Top Notch has tried to faithfully represent the scheme used for this period.
The set includes only the camouflage pattern. Serial numbers, code letters and other markings are not included.
See Top Notch's website for more.
See also Top Notch's Me-262 early mask set TNM-M26.
The masking set comes in a clear zip-locked cello bag. It contains the instructions, 2 grey vinyl die-cut sheets of self-adhering masks, with a stiff sheet.
The instructions consists of a single sheet that is printed on one side and folded to fit the envelope.
On the right side at the top is a color illustration of half of a British roundel welded to half of a German cross, a corner says the set is NEW.
Top Notch's logo is also at the top. It is a circle with Top Notch masks for models and a gray illustration of a Spitfire or Hurricane.
Below this is a illustration of the parts in the masking set.
There are 8 sections for the splinter camouflage, 2 sections for the straight edge under the top colors, 2 sections for the rudder flap, 3 sections for under the cowling, 4 wheel centers and 4 sections for the spine.
Logo was designed by Lyle Schuller and the copyright date of the set is 2017.
On the left side of the instructions is a 3-view of a FW-190A showing its sides and top. Captions tell where to apply the masks.
On the left side of the instructions is a 3-view of a FW-190A showing its sides and top. Captions tell where to apply the masks.
At the bottom a free manual with step-by-step instructions and photos on how to use the masks can be downloaded from Top Notch's web site.
A small illustration of a WWII propaganda poster appears. It shows a woman flexing her bicep and WE CAN DO IT!
I wish to thank the folks at Top Notch for this review sample. All their mask sets can be seen on their web site at:
A small illustration of a WWII propaganda poster appears. It shows a woman flexing her bicep and WE CAN DO IT!
I wish to thank the folks at Top Notch for this review sample. All their mask sets can be seen on their web site at: