Eduard 6481189 - 1:48 F-16I SUFA wheels

Eduard Brassin (resin) undercarriage wheel set for the F-16I SUFA model in 1:48 scale

The Eduard 6481189 is a set of resin undercarriage wheels tailored to the Israeli F-16I SUFA model in 1:48 scale (recommended kit: Great Wall Hobby). The set consists of the main wheels and a nose wheel, faithfully reproducing the tyre tread and hub details.

The set includes a mask that makes it easier to separate the tyre from the hub cleanly when airbrushing. The parts replace the corresponding plastic parts of the base kit.

What's in the box:

• Resin undercarriage wheels – 3 parts (main wheels and a nose wheel)
• Painting mask for the wheels

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue number: 6481189
• Manufacturer: Eduard (Brassin line)
• Recommended kit: Great Wall Hobby
• Accessory type: undercarriage wheels
• Material: resin + painting mask

Resin parts – cast details of high accuracy

Resin accessories are precisely cast parts that replace the corresponding plastic parts of the base kit. Resin reproduces fine texture and sharp edges well, so the wheels and details look more realistic than injection mouldings.

The resin parts should be cut from their casting blocks, cleaned up and attached with cyanoacrylate glue. Before painting it is worth washing and degreasing them and applying a primer, which improves paint adhesion. The included mask makes it easier to paint the tyres and wheel hubs cleanly.

About the aircraft – F-16I SUFA:

The F-16I SUFA (Hebrew for "Storm") is the Israeli two-seat variant of the F-16, based on the Block 52+ version and developed by Lockheed Martin in cooperation with the Israeli aerospace industry. The aircraft is distinguished by conformal fuel tanks on the upper fuselage and an enlarged dorsal spine housing additional avionics, which considerably increases its range and its ability to perform missions deep in enemy territory.

The F-16I is one of the pillars of the Israeli air force, used for long-range strike missions and air defence. It is powered by a single Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229-class turbofan engine.

Original aircraft specifications (F-16I SUFA):

• Length: approx. 15.0 m
• Wingspan: approx. 9.45 m
• Height: approx. 5.09 m
• Powerplant: single Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 turbofan engine
• Maximum speed: approx. Mach 2
• Crew: 2
• Distinctive features: conformal fuel tanks, enlarged dorsal spine
• Armament: M61 Vulcan 20 mm cannon; a wide range of underwing stores
• Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin

About the manufacturer – Eduard:

Eduard is a Czech model company founded in 1989, based in Obrnice near Most. The brand began with photo-etched parts and is today one of the most recognisable manufacturers of modelling accessories in the world. Eduard's range includes photo-etched, resin and 3D-printed accessories from the Brassin line, painting masks and its own plastic kits in the ProfiPACK and Weekend Edition lines. The Brassin line comprises precise detailing parts that replace the plastic parts of base kits. The company continually expands its accessory catalogue with products dedicated to the latest kits from various manufacturers.