Eduard 648835 Anson Mk. I wheels AIRFIX 1/48 – Resin Wheel Set for 1/48 Scale Aircraft Model

Eduard 648835 Anson Mk. I wheels AIRFIX 1/48 is a high-quality Brassin line accessory set designed for the Airfix 1/48 scale plastic model kit of the Avro Anson Mk.I aircraft. This specialized set includes three precisely cast resin parts that easily replace the standard plastic main and tail landing gear wheels in the Airfix kit. The set significantly enhances the model’s level of detail, providing sharply defined treads and features that are absent from the standard edition.

• Scale: 1/48
• Category: Accessories for plastic models – resin parts
• Material: High-quality polyurethane resin
• Extras: Painting mask included (no photo-etched parts or decals)
• Manufacturer: Eduard – Brassin line
• Recommended base kit: Airfix Anson Mk.I 1/48 model

Historical Background of the Avro Anson Mk.I Aircraft

The Avro Anson Mk.I is a British multi-purpose aircraft developed in the early 1930s by Avro, widely used by the Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and other air forces of Commonwealth nations. It saw its greatest use during World War II (1939–1945) as a patrol, liaison, training, and transport aircraft. Anson Mk.I aircraft were used in the Battle of the Atlantic for convoy escort, reconnaissance, and training duties. These aircraft were operated by the Allies from the mid-1930s until the early 1950s, establishing themselves as one of the most recognizable training aircraft of the period.

Why Choose This Product?

Eduard 648835 is an excellent choice for modelers wishing to add exquisite detail and authentically reproduced landing gear to their model. Thanks to resin technology, the tire and wheel hub details are crisp and realistic, and the included painting mask makes precise finishing easy. This product is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers who want to take their builds to the next level.

Build difficulty: 2/5. Assembling resin parts requires basic experience but is easy thanks to the clear fit with the Airfix model.