Eduard Brassin 1/48 Spitfire Mk.XVI 3-Spoke Wheel Set First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | July 2015 | Manufacturer | Eduard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Spitfire Mk.XVI 3-Spoke Wheel Set | Scale | 1/48 |
| Kit Number | 648218 | Media | Resin |
| Pros | Sharp details, simple upgrade | Cons | Nothing noted |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | MSRP (USD) | $8.00 |
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 photo-etch as well.
In this release, Eduard provides a simple upgrade to the kit wheels included in their Spitfire Mk.XVI kit which replace the three-piece tire halves and outer hub with a one-piece seamless resin wheel. The inner wheel hubs/brake assemblies are still separate but they fit snugly in the wheel and are a drop-in replacement for the kit parts. The set also comes with wheel masks to make painting easy.
This is a nice option for the modeler who whats that extra detail without all of the seam-filling to get there.
My sincere thanks to Eduard for this review sample!