Eduard Buccaneer S.2C/D Wheels (648814 Airfix) 1:48

[Mike]

Buccaneer S.2C/D Wheels (648814 Airfix)

1:48 Eduard Brassin

 

 

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 drop-in replacement set comprises three wheels on separate casting blocks, each of which is attached at the bottom where you will also find a slight weighting to depict the pressure of the airframe above.  The detail is stunning, as we’ve come to expect from Eduard, with circumferential tread on the contact surface, detail and raised maker’s mark plus statistics on the sidewalls, and intricate hub detail on the front and rear, which includes the brakes around the axle.  The set also includes a sheet of kabuki-tape masks (not pictured) to allow you to cut the hub/tyre demarcation with minimal effort, adding a little extra masking to cover the rest of the tyre surface.

 

Highly recommended.

 

 

Review sample courtesy of

 

[bootneck]

The detail on those axles and tyres is very good indeed Mike.  The price is good for that amount of detail, plus the masks and, as I have the kit, I shall be investing in a set of those.

Thanks for the review and link.

 

Cheers,
Mike