1:32 Vought A-7D Corsair II wheels set

Resin wheel set 1:32 Vought A-7D Corsair II (Reskit)

A set of wheels in cast resin in 1:32 scale from Reskit, made for a model of the Vought A-7D Corsair II attack aircraft, that is the version operated by land-based units. It is not a model of the aircraft but an accessory with which the landing gear wheels in a kit are replaced. The set is cut for a particular kit, so check before buying that it matches the model you are building.

Watch the version

In the Corsair II family the wheels are not simply interchangeable. The individual versions differed in how they were operated and therefore in the design of the landing gear, which is why accessory makers produce separate sets for the land-based and the carrier versions. Buy the one that matches the version of your model, not just the type of aircraft. If you are not sure, compare the version marked on the box of your kit with the version this set is made for.

Usage and painting tips

First wash the castings in lukewarm water with a detergent so that no mold release agent is left on them. Cut the casting block off with a saw along the seating face and true the face up on abrasive paper laid on glass, otherwise the wheel will stand crooked. Sand wet and with a respirator. Glue resin with super glue, as cement for plastic has no effect on it. Apply a primer before painting. Do not paint the tires pure black but a dark gray, and treat the rim separately. Take the color off the tread with a light dusty shade, as the wheels of an aircraft on the ramp are never clean.

Who the set is for

• modelers building a model of the A-7D Corsair II in 1:32 scale
• builders who want to get rid of the parting seam across the tread of the plastic wheels
• anyone interested in the model sitting convincingly on its base
• those who can tell which version their model is and pick the matching set

This is an accessory in resin, not a kit. The base model, glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.