FPW Model 32E840 Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior (fix) 1/32 – Resin Engine for Aircraft Models

Discover the highly detailed resin upgrade FPW Model 32E840 Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior (fix) in 1/32 scale, designed for demanding aircraft modelers. This is a precisely replicated American, air-cooled, 9-cylinder radial engine, which was widely used in light aircraft both civilian and military from the 1930s up to the present day.

• Scale: 1/32
• Country of origin: United States
• Material: high-quality resin, produced using 3D printing technology
• Category: resin add-on for aircraft models
• Application: aircraft from the 1930s–present, e.g. Beechcraft Model 18, North American AT-6 Texan, Grumman Goose
• Historical period: interwar period, World War II, Cold War, modern times
• Dedicated for scale models: 1/32
• Manufacturer: FPW Model (Poland)

Historical overview and application

The Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior engine was developed in 1929 as a high-performance powerplant for light and medium aircraft. It was renowned for its reliability, simplicity of maintenance and low operational costs. During World War II, it powered many training and transport aircraft of the US Army and Navy, including excellent machines such as the Beechcraft Model 18 and military trainers like the SNJ/Texan. In civilian aviation, it remained popular after the war, with some aircraft equipped with this engine still flying today.

Technical information

This add-on is reproduced with outstanding precision, using fine 3D printing from high-quality resin, enabling even the finest construction elements of the engine, such as exhaust manifolds and ignition wires, to be accurately recreated. The model fits perfectly with popular aircraft kits in 1/32 scale, significantly enhancing the level of detail in finished projects.

Who is it for?

We recommend the FPW Model 32E840 R-985 for intermediate and experienced modelers (difficulty level: 3/5), who wish to emphasize realism in World War II or postwar era aircraft models. It is an excellent choice for both dioramas and display models. Also great as an educational aid and teaching exhibit.

Choose the FPW Model R-985 Wasp Junior resin engine and take your modeling to the next level of realism!