Eduard 648617 Il-2 wheels ZVEZDA 1/48 – Wheels for the Ilyushin Il-2 Assault Aircraft Model

Eduard 648617 Il-2 wheels is a high-quality replacement wheel set designed for 1/48 scale Ilyushin Il-2 aircraft models manufactured by Zvezda. This set is made from precisely cast resin components and ensures a realistic rendering of details not found in the standard plastic parts of the base kit.

Ilyushin Il-2 – A Brief History

The Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik is a legendary Soviet ground-attack aircraft widely used by the Soviet Union during World War II, from 1941 to 1945. This armored aircraft was a key support for ground troops on the Eastern Front battlefields, taking part in the Battle of Kursk, the fight for Stalingrad, and the Berlin Offensive, among others.

Precision and Quality

• Scale: 1/48 – allows for a detailed presentation of features and historical accuracy
• Material: durable, fine-grained resin guarantees crisp details
• Ready for assembly, perfectly compatible with ZVEZDA's Il-2 model kits
• Realistic tread, tire, and rim replication – the set includes main wheels and tail wheel
• The set comes with painting masks, which make precise painting of tires and rims easier

Product Category

The Eduard 648617 Il-2 wheels set is a resin aftermarket accessory for plastic model kits. This product is dedicated to modelers building historical aircraft replicas in 1/48 scale, who want to achieve the highest possible level of realism when reproducing World War II machines.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

We highly recommend this set both to advanced modelers and ambitious intermediate hobbyists. It allows you to achieve an effect that standard plastic parts cannot provide. The realistic tire textures and finesse of the details will give your Il-2 model a unique, contest-worthy appearance. We rate the assembly difficulty at 2/5 – installing resin wheels is quick and should not pose any problems for those with basic experience working with resin accessories.