Aires 4808 Macchi Mc.202 – early wheels & paint masks 1/48 HASEGAWA / EDUARD

The Aires 4808 detail set is dedicated to model kits of the Macchi MC.202 Folgore fighter aircraft in 1/48 scale from Hasegawa and Eduard. This is a high-quality accessory kit that significantly increases the level of realism and fidelity of details in popular models of the Italian WWII fighter. This product is designed for demanding modelers who wish to faithfully reproduce the landing gear details and simplify the painting of the aircraft’s wheels.

Product features:

• Scale: 1/48 – ideal for HASEGAWA and EDUARD kits.
• Set contents: Early version of the main landing gear wheels made from finely detailed resin, as well as paint masks for the tire tread and wheel hubs.
• Country of service: Italy
• Historical period: World War II (Macchi MC.202 aircraft were extensively used from 1941–1943 on various fronts, including North Africa, the Mediterranean, and Italy itself).
• Material: High-quality resin (wheels) and self-adhesive masks for precise painting of tires and hubs.
• Category: Model accessories – detail-up set for a plastic model kit.

Detailed description and use:

The realistic early type wheels from Aires are characterized by excellent tread and valve detail, faithfulness of surface features, and crisp division of surfaces. This set was created for Macchi MC.202 models representing the early production series, whose wheels differed in detail from later variants of this fighter. The included painting masks allow for quick and precise painting of the wheel hubs and tires without risk of paint bleed or messy edges. This accessory is dedicated for Hasegawa and Eduard kits – it fits perfectly without the need for modification.

Recommendations and difficulty level:

• Difficulty level: 2/5 – installation is relatively simple, requiring only basic experience with resin accessories and painting techniques.
• Recommended for: Particularly suitable for intermediate and experienced modelers looking to enhance their Macchi MC.202 builds with realistically detailed and easy-to-paint wheels.
• Product by the renowned manufacturer Aires – a guarantee of top quality and perfect fit to base kits.

By choosing the Aires 4808 Macchi Mc.202 Early Wheels & Paint Masks 1/48, you get a set that will give your model a professional look and greatly enhance its collectible value!