FPW Model 48E840 Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior (fix) 1/48 – Resin aircraft engine for 1/48 scale models

The FPW Model 48E840 resin accessory presents a precisely reproduced Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior engine in 1/48 scale. This American, air-cooled, 9-cylinder radial engine was widely used in both civil and military aviation around the world. Beautifully rendered as a detailed resin model, it enables you to enhance selected replicas of World War II and post-war aircraft with an authentic and exceptionally realistic detail.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use: United States of America, numerous allied countries
• Material: high-quality resin using 3D printing technology
• Historical period: World War II, postwar years, Cold War
• Category: resin accessory for plastic and mixed-media models
• Product type: detail part – aircraft engine

Historical description: Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior is one of the most recognizable American-made aircraft engines, designed in 1929 and used to power, among others, training aircraft, light transport planes, and several patrol aircraft. Examples of use include aircraft such as the Beechcraft Model 18, North American T-6 Texan, or Grumman G-44 Widgeon. It was in service from the 1930s into the 1950s and, in some cases of civilian aviation, even into the 1970s.

Product advantages:

• Exceptionally realistic engine detail achieved thanks to advanced 3D printing techniques and the experience of the Polish manufacturer FPW Model.
• Easy integration with popular 1/48 scale aircraft models, both plastic kits and mixed-media sets.
• Perfect for enhancing contest models, collector projects, and elaborate aviation dioramas.
• Educational product – helps better understand the construction and specifics of a radial engine, appreciated by technology and aviation history enthusiasts.

For whom: Recommended especially for experienced modelers and contest model builders seeking the highest quality details. Also suitable for intermediate aviation hobbyists. Assembly difficulty level: 3/5.

FPW Model 48E840 allows you to significantly raise the authenticity level of your modeling projects. If you care about exceptionally detailed replication of historical aircraft, this resin engine will be the ideal choice!