Eduard 648524 F-104 wheels late 1/48 KINETIC MODEL is a high-quality landing gear wheel set designed especially for aircraft modeling enthusiasts who want to enhance the realism of their aircraft models. This product is dedicated to the 1/48 scale replica of the F-104G Starfighter by Kinetic. Thanks to Eduard’s outstanding technology, the Brassin set ensures finely detailed features corresponding to the late-type tires used on the original aircraft.

Product Information:

• Scale: 1/48
• Countries of use (original): USA, Germany, Italy, Canada, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Japan, and many others – the F-104 aircraft served in the colors of over 15 countries.
• Service period: from the late 1950s, throughout the Cold War era up to the 1990s.
• Material: high-quality resin, set elements are manufactured using pressure casting technology, allowing for the finest tread and rim details.
• Set contents: 6 resin parts (two main wheels, nose wheel, and small assembly pieces), a precise painting mask for tires, no photo-etched parts or decals – simplified assembly.
• Category: Modeling accessories – resin wheel set for aircraft, aftermarket resin model.

Historical Description:

The iconic F-104 Starfighter fighter aircraft was designed in the USA in the 1950s and subsequently used widely, mainly by NATO countries. It is one of the most distinctive aircraft of the Cold War period, employed by, among others, the Luftwaffe in West Germany, the Italian and Canadian air forces, and many other air fleets worldwide.

Modeling Recommendations and Difficulty Level

• Recommended for: both experienced modelers and intermediate aircraft modeling enthusiasts. The resin replacement effectively enhances the realistic appeal of the F-104 model while not requiring complicated modifications.
• Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – the set is easy to assemble due to its fit with the Kinetic kit and simple design, with no need for additional tools.
• Advantages: crisp details, realistic tread, durability, and a painting mask that facilitates authentic finishing.

If you wish to improve the quality of your F-104G model and achieve maximum realism in 1/48 scale, Eduard 648524 F-104 wheels late is a must-have addition for your modeling workshop!