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Eduard 672461 Undercarriage wheels set for the Me 262 (Arma Hobby) in 1:72 scale

Eduard 672461 from the Brassin line is a set of resin undercarriage wheels for the Me 262 by Arma Hobby in 1:72 scale. They reproduce fine tyre texture, have a slightly flattened lower section imitating weight deflection, and include a painting mask.

What's in the box:

• Resin undercarriage wheels (main wheels and nose wheel)
• Self-adhesive wheel painting mask
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Catalogue no.: 672461
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Me 262 (Arma Hobby kit)
• Type: resin undercarriage wheels with mask
• Material: resin and self-adhesive mask

Resin undercarriage wheels – realistic detail and weighted tyres

The set contains cast resin undercarriage wheels that replace the plastic parts. The resin wheels reproduce the fine texture of the tread and tyre lettering and — as is typical of this line — have a slightly flattened lower tyre section imitating deflection under the aircraft's weight (the "weighted" effect).

A self-adhesive mask is included to make painting the tyre-to-hub boundary evenly easier. The wheels are fitted with cyanoacrylate adhesive. It is one of the most striking and simplest ways to raise the realism of the undercarriage.

About the aircraft – Messerschmitt Me 262:

The Messerschmitt Me 262 "Schwalbe" was the world's first jet fighter to enter combat service. Powered by two Junkers Jumo 004 turbojet engines mounted under the wings, it enjoyed a speed advantage of around 150 km/h over the best Allied piston fighters.

The A-1a version was the basic fighter variant, armed with four 30 mm cannon in the nose. Despite its revolutionary performance, the Me 262's potential was limited by unreliable, short-lived engines, fuel shortages and its too-late introduction into mass production. Nevertheless, the aircraft had an enormous influence on the development of post-war jet aviation.

Original specifications (Me 262A-1a):

• Length: approx. 10.6 m
• Wingspan: approx. 12.6 m
• Crew: 1
• Powerplant: two Junkers Jumo 004B turbojets, approx. 8.8 kN thrust each
• Maximum speed: approx. 870 km/h
• Service ceiling: approx. 11,500 m
• Armament: 4 × 30 mm MK 108 cannon

About the manufacturer – Eduard:

Eduard is a Czech company based in Obrnice near Most, one of the most recognisable manufacturers of scale models and modelling accessories in the world. The brand grew out of photo-etched parts production and remains a leader in that field to this day, offering a very wide range of upgrade accessories: photo-etched frets, self-adhesive masks, SPACE three-dimensional 3D decals, resin and 3D-printed details from the Brassin line, and complete Big Ed and Big Sin bundles. Eduard's accessories are designed for specific plastic kits from various manufacturers, allowing the modeller to raise the level of detail of the finished build quickly and reliably.