Eduard 648523 F-104 wheels early 1/48 KINETIC MODEL is a high-quality accessory set designed for modelers who want to enhance the realism of their 1/48 scale F-104 Starfighter models. This set is intended for kits produced by Kinetic, replacing the original plastic landing gear with wheels featuring much finer details and more realistic textures.

• Scale: 1/48 – allows for a detailed representation, even of small landing gear components.
• Original user country: The F-104 Starfighter was widely used by the air forces of the USA, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and several other NATO countries.
• Historical description: The F-104 Starfighter was one of the most important fighters of the Cold War era. It was mainly operated from the late 1950s to the mid-1980s as both an interceptor, reconnaissance plane, and fighter-bomber.
• Service period: Cold War (1958–1987 in active service with NATO countries).
• Material: The parts are made of precision resin, guaranteeing a faithful reproduction of even the smallest details and the characteristic tread and wheel textures. The set does not include photo-etched parts or decals, but comes with masks for precise painting of the rims and tires.
• Product category: Resin model created using pressure casting methods, a dedicated accessory for plastic model kits.
• Contents: The set contains 5 resin parts – a complete set of main landing gear wheels and a nose wheel.
• Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – even beginner modelers should be able to install the wheels after basic resin preparation.

Recommendation: Eduard 648523 F-104 wheels early 1/48 is an ideal choice for modelers seeking fidelity and realism in their 1/48 scale F-104 model. The set is perfect for both competition and collector projects. Thanks to the included painting masks and resin construction, installation and painting are much easier, and the attainable effects far surpass the detail level of the original plastic parts. We recommend it to anyone who values realism and reproduction quality.