DN Models 48-827-134 1/48 F-22A Raptor Canopy and Wheels (I Love Kit 62801)

F-22 Raptor Canopy, HUD & Wheels Paint Masks 1/48

Suggested scale: 1/48

Suggested kit: I Love Kit F-22A Raptor #62801

Re-usable die-cut paint masks

Interior + Exterior masks are included

The set includes one sheet of pre-cut masks (shown in the picture). The masks are made from thin masking tape, which is easy to be peeled off and doesn’t leave any stains. The tape is tested on clear and painted model too. If carefully removed after painting, they can be used over and over again. It is flexible and easily applied over curved surfaces. Semi-transparent for easy and accurate placing.

F-22 Raptor
is the first operational fifth generation fighter jet. It is made by Lockheed-Martin Corporation, in USA. F-22A Raptor is designed specifically and used only by the USAF. Despite several attempts to be exported, the jet production lines were dismantled and only 195 jets were produced, before the run ended in 2011. According to some sources, the facilities /or fractions of them/ to produce the F-22 were kept to eventually re-start the production. However, that would raise the price per unit produced, which makes the chances of freshly made F-22 to appear in the future highly improbable. The need for air superiority fighter slowly diminished in the last several decades, which makes the F-35 the most likely substitute for the F-22 Raptor. Again, lower price and maintenance are the main reason for the fact, not the specific platform qualities.

Lockheed-Martin
F-22 Raptor Canopy and wheels paint mask set from DN Models covers the I Love Kit release /#62801/of the F-22A Raptor in 48th scale. The first fifth generation fighter jet features large single-piece canopy, which is covered in this mask set with interior and exterior masks. Additionally, masks for the wheels and the HUD of the Raptor are featured in this set. This mask set is part of a line of masks design to cover various aspects of I Love Kit’s F-22A Raptor release.