Red Star 1/48 MiG-31 Wheel Set First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | April 2016 | Manufacturer | Red Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | MiG-31 Wheel Set | Scale | 1/48 |
| Kit Number | 148011 | Media | Resin |
| Pros | Nicely detailed wheels | Cons | Nothing noted |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | MSRP (USD) | $12.95 |
First Look
Red Star was previewing a few of their new resin detail sets at last year's IPMS Nationals and with the Trumpeter Su-9 and Su-11 Fishpot kits coming in 1/48 (back then), they were pushing to have several detail sets tailored for those kits. Of course they took note of the MiG-31 Foxhound kits being produced by AMK and released these resin options for your consideration.
This set provides four main gear wheels/hubs and two nosegear wheels/hubs in tan resin and these provide simple single-piece solutions for each wheel while still providing nice details on the treads, sidewalls and wheel hubs. If you're building an AMK MiG-31 or planning one as a future project, grab a set of these.
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My sincere thanks to Red Star for this review sample!