1:48 L-29 wheels

Replacement wheels for the L-29 Delfin 1:48 (Eduard Brassin)

A set of resin replacement wheels from the premium Brassin line by Eduard, intended for a plastic model of the Aero L-29 Delfin trainer in 1:48 scale. It is not an aircraft model but a replacement detail part: the cast wheels take the place of the simplified parts from the base kit and bring a realistic tire tread and flattening at the contact patch (the weighted effect), as if the wheel were carrying the weight of the aircraft.

What the accessory is for

The wheels are among the most visible parts of the landing gear, and their simplified plastic form tends to stand out on a display model. A resin replacement offers crisper detail on the tread and the rim as well as realistic flattening of the lower part of the tire, which gives a model on its stand a natural, weighted look. The accessory is intended for plastic L-29 models in 1:48 scale.

Fitting and painting resin

• First wash the parts in lukewarm water with dish soap and remove the mold release agent residue
• Separate the castings from the casting blocks by cutting rather than breaking, and clean up the mating surface
• Bond with super glue (cyanoacrylate, CA)
• Do the sanding with respiratory protection: do not inhale the resin dust
• Paint the tire and the rim separately; a mask for the rim makes a clean color transition easier

Who the accessory is for

For advanced modelers who want to give their L-29 model in 1:48 scale a realistic landing gear and do not mind working with resin and super glue.

This is a replacement detail part, not a model kit. Do not inhale resin dust; work with respiratory protection and in a well-ventilated area.