1:24 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII wheels 4 spoke

Spitfire Mk.VIII four-spoke wheels 1:24 (Eduard)

This set is a detail accessory, not an aircraft model. It contains replacement landing gear wheels with a four-spoke hub for the Spitfire Mk.VIII, together with a painting mask that makes separating the tire from the hub easier. The wheels replace the plastic parts and bring a sharper tread pattern and a more accurate tire profile.

The real subject

The Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII used main landing gear wheels with characteristic hubs. The faithful shape and tread of the wheels strongly affect the overall impression of the finished model, because this is a detail that sits in plain view.

Building and painting tips

Wash the parts free of print resin residue and cut them from the print supports. Apply the enclosed mask, spray the hubs and the tires separately, and the mask will give you a clean edge. For a realistic tire a slightly flat, slightly dusty shade works well.

Who the set is for

• builders of the large Spitfire Mk.VIII model in 1:24 scale
• modelers who want faithful wheels with a sharp tread
• anyone who appreciates the enclosed mask for easy painting

This is an accessory for plastic models. The base kit, glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.