Aires 2218 Bucker Bu 131 Wheels & Paint Masks Transverse Tread w/o Disc Cover 1/32

The Aires 2218 set, dedicated to the popular 1:32 scale Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann advanced trainer and school aircraft models, is a professional detail-up kit that enhances the landing gear details of your model. It’s an excellent choice for modelers seeking the highest precision, authenticity, and greater realism in their replica builds.

• Scale: 1:32
• Operator country: Germany
• Period of use: Interwar period, World War II
• Product category: Detail-up set for plastic aircraft models
• Material: High-quality resin, paint masks
• Extras: Special paint masks and realistic transverse tread, no disc covers
• Kit contents: Pair of highly detailed resin wheels, precisely cut paint masks to facilitate tire painting

Historical Information

The Bücker Bü 131 Jungmann is one of the most popular German biplane training and schooling aircraft, entering service in 1934. It was used by the Luftwaffe as the basic pilot trainer before and during World War II. These aircraft flew not only in Germany, but also in Spain, Switzerland, and Hungary. Thanks to a durable design and ease of flight, they maintained enormous popularity even into the post-war years.

Advantages of Aires 2218

The Aires 2218 detail-up set is an exceptional choice for modelers seeking perfect detail reproduction for landing gear sections. The characteristic transverse tread ensures a unique appearance, while the omission of disc covers allows an authentic look for period-accurate aircraft wheels. The painting masks make it easy and precise to achieve a realistic tire painting pattern, greatly speeding up your work and eliminating the risk of paint blemishes.

Who Do We Especially Recommend This To?

This product is particularly recommended for advanced and intermediate modelers building realistic, large-scale replicas of historical aircraft. It’s ideal for working on World War II dioramas and for museum collection models.

Assembly difficulty: 2/5. Simple assembly, caution recommended when working with resin and paint masks.