1:48 North American B-25 Mitchell Wheels under load

Weighted wheels for the B-25 Mitchell (1:48, RESArm)

This is not an aircraft kit but a resin (3D-printed) detail accessory. The set replaces the plastic landing gear wheels from the box with more faithful resin parts carrying a realistic tire tread and a fine relief on the rims. The wheels are shaped under load — the lower part of the tire is slightly flattened and deformed, as though it were carrying the weight of a standing aircraft, which gives the model a more convincing contact with the surface.

Use

• A direct replacement of the wheels for B-25 Mitchell models in 1:48 scale.
• It brings out the realism of the landing gear on a model displayed on the ground.
• Suitable for a display case and for a diorama with an aircraft at rest.

Fitting tips

First wash any residue and grease off the parts, separate them carefully from the print supports or the casting blocks and sand the surfaces with respiratory protection. Bond with super glue (cyanoacrylate). A primer before painting is recommended; the tires and the rims take washes and pigments easily for a dusty effect.

Who the set is for

• Modelers of 1:48 aircraft kits who want to raise the level of detail on the landing gear.
• Collectors who appreciate the effect of wheels carrying the weight of an aircraft.
• More experienced builders used to working with resin.

The accessory is supplied as unpainted resin parts. The base model, glue and paints are not included in the package.