RESKIT RS32-0298 SPITFIRE (3 SPOKE) WHEELS SET (WEIGHTED) 1/32 – resin wheel set for Spitfire

The RESKIT RS32-0298 SPITFIRE (3 SPOKE) WHEELS SET (WEIGHTED) 1/32 upgrade set is a high-quality wheel set with a clearly defined and impressive weighted tire effect, intended for Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft models in 1/32 scale. This dedicated model accessory, manufactured by the renowned RES/KIT brand, allows for a precise replacement of factory, simplified components with authentic wheels matching the original wartime three-spoke wheel specification used from the mid-World War II period onward.

• Scale: 1/32 – ideal for larger collector models, provides excellent detail.
• Country of original use: United Kingdom and Allied countries using licensed Spitfire aircraft.
• Historical context: Three-spoke wheels were used in later Spitfire variants, including Mk IX, Mk XVI, and post-war versions. Landing gear with this type of wheel could be found from the second half of World War II, especially on fighters participating in combat over Europe and in operations on the Western and Mediterranean fronts.
• Original period of service: World War II (years 1942–1945) and the postwar period (up to about the 1950s)
• Material: precision resin – cast using methods ensuring highly detailed tread patterns and a realistic weighted tire effect.
• Weighted variant: specially designed “flattened” tires simulating the aircraft’s weight and ground contact, increasing the realism of the finished model.
• Category: resin aftermarket set for 1/32 scale plastic aircraft models.
• Contents: the set includes two main wheels and a tailwheel, all featuring three-spoke hub detail.

RESKIT RS32-0298 is an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to take their Spitfire model to a higher level of realism. The set significantly enhances detail, especially in large 1/32 scale, where every detail is highly visible. Assembly requires minimal resin handling skills – we rate the build difficulty at 2/5.

The RESKIT RS32-0298 SPITFIRE (3 SPOKE) WHEELS SET (WEIGHTED) 1/32 is recommended for every aviation enthusiast and World War II model collector who values the finest historical details in their models.