Eduard 672142 Spitfire Mk. XVI wheels - 3 spoke 1/72

Eduard 672142 Spitfire Mk. XVI wheels - 3 spoke 1/72 is a precision detail set from the Brassin series, designed to replicate the wheels with the characteristic three-spoke hub pattern for the Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XVI aircraft in 1/72 scale. The set is dedicated to plastic models of this legendary British fighter, especially those from Eduard, but it will also fit models from other manufacturers in the same scale that require accurate and realistic wheels.

• Country of origin (original): United Kingdom
• Period of original use: World War II (years 1944–1945 and the post-war era, especially in RAF and Allied air forces)
• History: The Spitfire Mk. XVI was one of the most advanced versions of this famous machine, widely used during the final months of World War II, mainly in operations over Western Europe – including the final operations of the Western Front and the occupation of Germany.
• Material: highest quality model resin, offering excellent detail and full realism of the details. No metal or photo-etched parts included.
• Set contents: 3 resin parts (2 main wheels with 3-spoke hubs, 1 tailwheel), paint masks to facilitate precise painting of tires and hubs.
• No decals or photo-etched parts included – the product focuses on the quality and detailing of the resin components.
• Category: set dedicated to modelers building plastic scale models, aftermarket detail upgrade ("resin wheels upgrade set").

We recommend the Eduard 672142 Spitfire Mk. XVI wheels - 3 spoke 1/72 set to all modelers who wish to achieve the highest level of realism in recreating the historic Spitfire Mk. XVI. The perfect workmanship and high fidelity of the details make this set ideal both for building competition-level models and for advanced collectors of aviation dioramas. Thanks to the included paint masks, working with the set is intuitive and allows for precise finishing without the risk of damaging details when painting the tires and hubs.

Assembly difficulty (1–5): 2 – The set is intended for both intermediate and advanced modelers. Simple wheel replacement, but requires basic knowledge of resin handling and fitting parts to the model.