Eduard Model Accessories

1/72 Spitfire Mk. IX legs in bronze with gear doors and 4 spoke wheels 

Product # 672138 for Eduard kit

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Mar 12 2018

 

      

This resin and bronze set from Eduard is part of the Brassin series and is available directly from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis set includes 1/72 Spitfire Mk. IX legs in bronze with 4 spoke wheels and painting masks in 1/72 scale.

 

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This resin set includes:

  • 2 main gear legs in bronze

  • photo etch oleo for the main gear legs

  • 2 main gear doors in resin

  • 2 main wheels/tires in resin with smooth tread

  • 1 tail leg and wheel/tire with smooth tread

  • painting masks for main wheels/tires

There are 2 pages of instruction in the usual line drawing format that Eduard is famous for and which are so easy to follow.  The instructions also include painting instructions.

You will be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.

This landing gear set is loaded with excellent detail.  The gear doors have recessed rivet detail and the 4 spoke main wheels are very well done.  The main tires have plenty of raised sidewall writing etc.  The tail wheel is small as is to be expected, but includes very well done detail on the gear leg and wheel.  The bronze main gear legs will give much appreciated strength and crisp detail and the addition of photo etch for the oleos is an excellent idea.  The painting masks will make the job of painting the main wheels much easier.

You can buy this detail set and thousands of other items directly from Eduard Model Accessories.

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Steve Bamford

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