Eduard 648446 Tempest Mk. V undercarriage legs BRONZE 1/48 EDUARD

Eduard 648446 Tempest Mk. V undercarriage legs BRONZE 1/48 is a high-quality accessory set dedicated to Hawker Tempest Mk. V aircraft models in 1/48 scale. The product was created by the renowned manufacturer Eduard, known for their attention to detail and high level of realism in modeling accessories. The set falls into the category of precision modeling accessories – metal parts for plastic models.

The main advantage of this set is the precisely recreated main and front undercarriage legs, made from durable and detailed bronze-cast parts. This material offers greater strength compared to the factory plastic landing gear elements, which significantly increases the stability of the finished model—especially when using heavier additions such as resin parts or large vacuform canopies.

The Hawker Tempest Mk. V aircraft was a British single-seat fighter used during World War II. The Tempest Mk. V entered service in 1944 and was widely used by the Royal Air Force for combating V-1 flying bombs, bomber escort missions, and air-to-air combat over Western Europe. The legendary effectiveness of the Tempest against V-1s and its support of Allied ground operations made it one of the most important fighters of the final stage of the war.

• Scale: 1/48
• User country: United Kingdom (RAF)
• Period of use: World War II, years 1944–1945
• Material: high-quality bronze casting
• Intended use: dedicated for Eduard Tempest Mk. V models and compatible 1/48 scale models from other manufacturers
• Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers

Why choose the Eduard 648446 undercarriage set?
Thanks to the rigidity and durability of bronze, the model becomes more resistant to damage, and the realistic details allow you to achieve the highest level of historical accuracy for your fighter model. Assembly of the parts is not complicated, but requires precision—so we recommend this set both to experienced modelers and enthusiasts who want to elevate the quality of their model to the next level.