1:72 HP Halifax - wheels + paint masks /REV

AML 1:72 Handley Page Halifax, Wheels and Masking Templates

A combined set from the Czech maker AML for the British Handley Page Halifax heavy bomber in 1:72 scale. It contains resin wheels and masking templates. According to its designation it is cut for the Revell kit. The cast wheels have the sagging of the tire under the weight of the aircraft rendered, which on a standing model is one of the most noticeable signs of a truthful build.

The real subject

Alongside the Lancaster, the Halifax was the second of the pair of British four-engine night bombers and flew an enormous number of operations over Europe. It was also used to tow gliders, to drop paratroops and for maritime patrol. The individual versions differed in their powerplants and in the shape of the nose and the vertical tail, so the choice of accessories depends on the particular version being built.

Building and painting tips

Wash the wheels in lukewarm water with detergent and cut the casting blocks off with a saw so that the cut falls in the area that rests on the ground. They are glued with cyanoacrylate glue. Stick the masks onto clean and degreased glazing, press them down with a toothpick and spray the paint in thin coats, so that it does not creep under the edge. Take the masks off as soon as you can once the paint is dry.

Who the set is for

• Builders of British bombers in 1:72 scale
• Owners of the Halifax kit from Revell
• Modelers who do not want to mask the glazing by hand
• Anyone interested in wheels with sagged tires

The set is an accessory for a kit and does not replace the kit. Paints, glue and the model are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.