Eduard Brassin Tornado IDS Wheels 1:48

[Mike]

Tornado IDS Wheels (648159)
1:48 Eduard Brassin

Revell's new(ish) Tornado IDS has landed, and to give it something nicer to stand on, Eduard have this new drop-in replacement set of wheels that give just the right amount of sag to the tyres, and improve the detail immensely. They arrive in Eduard's usual Brassin Clamshell, and inside you will find six pieces of resin on five pouring blocks. You are also provided with a set of wheel masks in yellow kabuki tape, which will allow you to spray the hubs a perfect circle once you've painted the tyres.

The main wheels have separate rear hubs, which have fine brake detail moulded in, while the tyres have deep circumferential thread and the maker's mark and specification on the sidewalls. The slightly bulged contact patch is the location for the pouring gate, and this can be quickly removed for installation, avoiding the trials of removing the seam from the kit tyres. The twin nose-wheels are single parts with the same high level of detail, and correctly shaped holes to allow easy installation on the kit gear leg.

Another superbly crafted set of replacement wheels from Eduard – highly recommended.

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