Special Hobby Mosquito B Mk.XVI Wheels & Exhausts 1:72 CMK by Special Hobby for Airfix Kit

[Julien]

Mosquito B Mk.XVI Wheels & Exhausts

1:72 CMK by Special Hobby for Airfix Kit

 

 

Mosquito B Mk.XVI Wheels (7494)

Kit wheels are generally in two halves, which means you have the resultant joins to deal with, possible mould-slip issues on single part wheels, and sometimes less than stellar detail due to the moulding limitations of styrene injection technology, especially in the tread department.  That's where replacement resin wheels come in, with their lack of seamline and superior detail making a compelling argument.  They are also usually available at a reasonable price, and can be an easy introduction to aftermarket and resin handling, as they are usually a drop-in replacement.

 

 

This set from CMK is suitable for the Airfix kit in 1:72, but would probably work equally as well for other kits.  The set arrives in the usual yellow-themed CMK blister pack, with the instructions sandwiched between the resin parts and the header card.  Inside are three resin wheels on one casting block,  and the main wheels hubs on another block. The wheels are all attached to their blocks on their contact patches, with additional wisps of resin supporting the wheel further and helping to reduce the likelihood of air bubbles within the moulds.  These are easily removed with a razor saw and a swipe with a sanding stick that should leave all the smooth contact surface intact.  The hubs need to be removed and added to each side of the main wheels. There is a stronger rasin leg for the rear wheel. They’re a much better detailed drop-in replacement for the kit parts from thereon in. Highly recommended.

 

 

Mosquito B Mk.XVI Exhausts (7495)

Kit exhaust are another part which due to  moulding limitations of styrene injection technology are not as exact as resin parts.  That's where replacement resin replacements come in , with their superior detail making a compelling argument for replacement.  They are also usually available at a reasonable price, and can be an easy introduction to aftermarket and resin handling, as they are usually a drop-in replacement.

 

 

This set from CMK is suitable for the Airfix kit in 1:72.  The set arrives in the usual yellow-themed CMK blister pack, with the instructions sandwiched between the resin parts and the header card.  Inside are four sets of exhaust (two for each engine). Each side cuts off and fits as one part, which just drop into the kit. Highly recommended.

 

 

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