Eduard 1/72 Wheel with 3 Spokes for Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVI
A precise set of resin parts designed to enhance plastic aircraft models in 1/72 scale. This product is dedicated to the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVI model, allowing you to replace the original plastic wheels with higher-quality, more detailed, and realistic parts.
Product features:
Materials: high-quality resin components that provide excellent detail and are resistant to warping when properly handled
Compatibility: specifically designed for the 1/72 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVI model
The set also includes photo-etched parts that complement and enhance the wheel details (depending on the version of the product, as shown in the reference images)
Assembly instructions: for bonding resin and metal parts, cyanoacrylate glue is recommended; metal parts can also be joined using a soldering iron
Notes: resin parts require careful handling, as they are susceptible to mechanical damage
Application of the product:
This set accurately reproduces the three-spoked wheels on the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVI, replacing factory-fitted plastic parts with components that feature significantly greater detail and realism. This allows for a more authentic and technically sophisticated finished model.
Recommended paints for wheel painting (according to modeling standards for Spitfire Mk.XVI):
RAF Dark Earth (dark earth tone)
RAF Dark Green (dark green)
Gunmetal or other metallic shades for painting the rims and metal components
The product can be combined with other Eduard enhancement accessories, such as photo-etched sets, gun barrels, tracks, tow cables, or plastic figures, enabling comprehensive improvement in the quality and accuracy of your model.
