Review of Top Notch Masks for Models 1/48th Scale
For German Balkenkreuz (crosses) Bf-109F-K
By Ray Mehlberger
MSRP: 9.94 Pounds ($13.10 U.S. dollars)
Copyright of the set is 2016.
Top Notch is based in the UK.
MSRP: 9.94 Pounds ($13.10 U.S. dollars)
Copyright of the set is 2016.
Top Notch is based in the UK.
ABOUT THE SET:
From the F version the use of the full Balkenkreuz slowly was reduced as the war went on. 850mm was used as a factory standard on most 109's.
The white area being more pronounced on the fuselage and lower wing.
The wing size was increased to 950mm and it is suspected that this was because only the white cross was finally used.
Please check your references for the particular model that you are building.
The masking set comes in a clear zip-locked cello bag. It contains the instructions, 6 grey vinyl die-cut sheets of self-adhering masks, with a stiff sheet.
There are 2 sheets each of the 6 for 3 sizes of the crosses. I cannot identify what millimeters they are.
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.
From the F version the use of the full Balkenkreuz slowly was reduced as the war went on. 850mm was used as a factory standard on most 109's.
The white area being more pronounced on the fuselage and lower wing.
The wing size was increased to 950mm and it is suspected that this was because only the white cross was finally used.
Please check your references for the particular model that you are building.
The masking set comes in a clear zip-locked cello bag. It contains the instructions, 6 grey vinyl die-cut sheets of self-adhering masks, with a stiff sheet.
There are 2 sheets each of the 6 for 3 sizes of the crosses. I cannot identify what millimeters they are.
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.
Below this is a illustration of the parts in the masking set.
There are 850 mm, 900 mm, 950 mm and 1000 mm sizes sets for the Balkenkreuz's (crosses).
We are told to use Tamiya brand tape to remove these sections from their backing sheet and then press them into place on the model.
Logo was designed by Lyle Schuller and the copyright date of the set is 2017.
On the left side of the instructions tells how to attach the crosses and shows color illustrations of them.
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!
Logo was designed by Lyle Schuller and the copyright date of the set is 2017.
On the left side of the instructions tells how to attach the crosses and shows color illustrations of them.
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: