Eduard 1/32 A6M5c Zero Wheels Set First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | November 2016 | Manufacturer | Eduard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | A6M5c Zero Wheels Set | Scale | 1/32 |
| Kit Number | 632087 | Media | Resin |
| Pros | Nice details | Cons | Nothing noted |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | MSRP (USD) | $15.00 |
First Look
Eduard from the Czech Republic is easily the most prolific producer of aftermarket details. Period. Their series of photo-etched detail sets have brought additional fidelity to otherwise bland subjects, and have taken even the best-produced models and kicked them up a notch or two with details that cannot be produced with injection-molded plastic. Many AMS modelers will collect the relevant Eduard photo-etch sets for a given project, but they'll also go out and gather specific resin enhancements as well. Eduard has stepped up with a new product line to complement their photo-etched detail series - Brassin. Brassin is a play on words with Brass and Resin, and in many sets in this series, the resin details also include a set of color photo-etch as well.
In this release, Eduard has produced a nice set of A6M5c Zero replacement wheels cast in 1/32 scale for the recent Hasegawa kit. Designed to be a drop-in replacement, the set includes the main wheels cast with weighting and nice details, separately cast rear hubs/brake drums, and a tailwheel unit. This set also includes a set of yellow-tape masks to make painting these wheels easy.
If you're looking for a nice improvement for your 1/32 Hasegawa Zeke, this kit is an inexpensive upgrade to consider.
My sincere thanks to Eduard for this review sample!