Eduard 48505 WWI Wheel Wire Discs 1/48

The Eduard 48505 WWI Wheel Wire Discs 1/48 set is a precision photo-etched accessory, specially designed for modelers building World War I aircraft in the popular 1/48 scale. This product comes from the renowned manufacturer Eduard, known for its high-quality modeling accessories that facilitate the detailing of even the most demanding projects.

• Category: photo-etched model accessories
• Material: high-quality thin brass sheet, precisely photo-etched
• Scale: 1/48
• Historical period: World War I (1914–1918)

The elements included in this set allow you to accurately recreate the characteristic wire wheel discs used in light combat aircraft of the World War I era. These discs were widely used by pilots of various countries, including Germany, France, Great Britain, and Italy—being a popular and typical feature of many designs such as the Fokker Dr.I, Albatros D.V, Sopwith Camel, or SPAD XIII. They were used both on the Western Front and in Eastern theaters of operations, making them essential for historical accuracy in a model.

The Eduard 48505 set is perfect for upgrading leading wheels, which in plastic models are rarely reproduced with sufficient accuracy. The precise photo-etching technique allows for a realistic rendering of the delicate metal mesh structure. The parts are intended for self-assembly—they require cutting, possible smoothing, and installation on the finished plastic model components. This enables you to raise the realism of your model aircraft to a collector’s level.

Assembly difficulty: 3/5. Experience with photo-etched parts and familiarity with cyanoacrylate glues is recommended.

We especially recommend this set to intermediate and advanced aircraft modelers who care about the highest level of detail in their early 20th-century aircraft models. It is an excellent choice for collectors and modeling competition participants, where every detail affects the final result and judging.