Eduard 72439 WWI Wheel Wire Discs 1/72 – Photo-Etched Parts for 1/72 Scale Models

Eduard 72439 WWI Wheel Wire Discs 1/72 is a high-quality photo-etched accessory set, designed for modelers specializing in recreating World War I aircraft in the popular 1/72 scale. This product has been developed by the renowned Czech company Eduard, known for its precision and attention to the finest details.

The set includes photo-etched frets featuring precisely replicated wheel discs with characteristic wire patterns used on fighter, bomber, and reconnaissance aircraft of various countries during the Great War—especially in the air forces of Germany, France, Great Britain, and Austria-Hungary. Thanks to the use of thin metal, these parts perfectly imitate the delicate wirework seen on real aircraft wheels from that era, adding exceptional realism to your models and enhancing their final visual effect.

The product is intended for 1/72 scale plastic models and fits a wide range of aircraft replicas from 1914–1918. Recommended uses include models of such legends as Sopwith Camel, Fokker Dr.I, Albatros D.V, or SPAD XIII. This accessory not only increases the level of detail, but also streamlines work on the model by eliminating the need to make this challenging element by hand—a task that is often difficult even for experienced modelers. The discs are made from high-grade photo-etched metal, featuring a highly detailed finish and a smooth surface.

• Scale: 1/72
• Materials: photo-etched metal
• Countries of use (replicas): Germany, France, United Kingdom, Austria-Hungary, other states participating in WWI
• Historical period: World War I (1914–1918)
• Application: 1/72 scale WWI aircraft models
• Product type: photo-etched parts – accessories for plastic models

Eduard 72439 WWI Wheel Wire Discs 1/72 is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers. Assembly difficulty is rated 3/5 – it requires delicacy, basic tools for working with metal parts, and precision in gluing. We highly recommend this product to anyone looking to enhance the level of detail in their models and achieve a highly realistic final effect, true to historical reality.