Monday, November 14, 2011 - 03:00 AM UTC
Working to keep up with the new kit releases, Kenny Loup of Gator’s Masks and More has been burning the midnight oil digitizing artwork for a host of ship camouflage masks.
Gator’s new masks include a squadron of battlewagon offerings and the camouflage measure for one of the US Navy’s World War II carriers.

First up is the HMS Warspite’s geometric camouflage from 1942 giving the modeler an alternative to the camouflage shown in Academy’s 1/350 kit. For those of you that build 1/700, this is also available for White Ensign’s 1/700 kit.

Next up in the big gun category is the camouflage patterns for Regia Marina’s Vittorio Veneto class battleships Vittorio Veneto, Littorio and Roma. For the Vittorio Veneto, Gator’s offers the camouflage patters for the 1941 an 1943 fit. The camouflage for the Littorio includes the 1941 and later war patterns. The camouflage patter for the Roma is from 1943. The red and white stripe deck pattern is also included in with all models.

Staying with the Axis Powers, the camouflage for the KM Bismarck is also available complete with the swastika deck markings for those customers outside of Germany.

And finally, Gator is also offering the Measure 12 Modified camouflage pattern for the USS Wasp CV-7.

Prices for the battleship and aircraft carrier camouflage patterns are $7.00 for 1/700 and $15.00 for 1/350.

For more information on the product above, please visit Gator’s Masks and More website.

Please remember, when contacting retailers or manufacturers, to mention that you saw their products highlighted here - on MODEL SHIPWRIGHTS.
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Thanks Kenny: You know I want the 350 Roma...appreciate you also doing the deck stripes But...there is a problem. I went to the site and tried to place an order. When I punched up the 350 Roma 1943 the cart told me I had chosen the HMS Abercrombie in 350. HOw similar is the Littorio or Vit Vent masks for my purpose...or correct the order site.
NOV 14, 2011 - 05:44 AM
Hey Steve, Thanks for the heads up. The link is fixed. Kenny
NOV 14, 2011 - 01:56 PM
order placed
NOV 14, 2011 - 06:35 PM
Haven't seen these before. Are these self adhesive masks to save the modeler the time to cut out masking tape shapes, or are these merely a diagram for the modeler to cut out his (or her) masking tape shapes?
NOV 15, 2011 - 08:59 AM
They are cutt. All you do is peel them off and stick on the model. I used these for my North Carolina and Alabama so far. I have a set for my Hornet. What you get is a big sheet and the cuts are made. You can use them several tmes as I have used the excess material to do planes and other things. I have had great success with them and highly recommend them
NOV 16, 2011 - 05:56 AM
This is a great idea, and if you want coverage in Scale Military Modeller, please let me know, and by coincidence I have been asked to write a camo feature by the editor. I think this will make a great basis for the thesis especially if you intend to create more releases - what do you think? Peter F email : [email protected]
NOV 17, 2011 - 06:35 PM
Hey guys. Steve, thanks for answering some questions. Life with Ian, my son, makes it hard to keep up with everything. As Steve said, all my masks are computer cut out of a low tack paint masking vinyl. It is the same masking used by custom auto and motorcycle painters. If you ever watch tv shows where they are applying a custom paint job to a 1:1 vehicle and they are using an adhesive paint mask, this is what I use also. 2012 will mark my 7th year in business. It will also mark my first year to attend the IPMS/USA National contest as a vendor.
DEC 16, 2011 - 12:07 PM
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