Without a doubt, the Eduard 1/48 scale Bf 109G-6 has to be one of the most controversial kits released in the past year or two. Personally, I’ve had a good look at completed examples, as well as a good look at the plastic in the box, and I’m pretty happy with the kit.

For this review, I’ll be looking at the Eduard Brassin Bf 109G-6 wheels made for Eduard’s kit. Without diving into my stash to check, I see no problem with these wheels being used on Bf 109 G-6 kits from other manufacturers. Although, please note, your mileage may vary. The wheels are pre-molded to fit directly over the landing gear legs with just a slight bit of slop. Personally, I prefer this type of fit with resin parts, especially over the alternative: extremely snug fit.

First, out of the box you receive two very finely cast and bubble-free wheels to fit your 109 G-6. Alongside the wheels are a set of four tape masks used to mask off the wheel rims to facilitate painting. The parts, along with the instructions, are packaged in a very sturdy plastic tub. The instructions are not really need, other than to set the correct direction of the wheel on the model.

After removing the wheels from the package and picking up my trusty razor saw, the first thing that caught my eye was the MINIMAL resin pour stub/block attached to the wheels’ tires. Really, they amounted to a circular tube maybe 5 to 6 mm in diameter and two small attachment points on either side of the pour stub. After a few seconds, literally, I had removed the pour stub. Another few seconds with the sanding stick and all was peachy keen. The pour stubs do cause a few issues with the bottom most rib/tread, but the wheels are purposely molded with a very slight flattened area on that side of the tires to depict the weight of the aircraft. In other words, the missing detail will be out of sight.

After both wheels were washed and clean, I primed them with my trusty generic Walmart automotive primer. When dry, I shot the wheels with a Tamiya rubber-colored paint. After allowing the paint to dry for several days, I applied the tape masks provided with the set. The tape masks were reasonably sticky and not easily torn (a very good feature). However, they didn’t necessarily hold their round shape. I applied one edge of the tape and carefully worked it around the rim. After a few adjustments, I burnished down the edges and shot a gloss black on the rims. Once the tape was removed, the red alignment mark was painted on and some quick dry brushing completed the job.

I removed a landing gear leg from my kit, and I was very pleased the finished wheels fit right on with just a bit of slop, as I mentioned previously. I’m looking forward to completing the resin cockpit in a future review and then moving on to the kit.

The Brassin wheels are highly recommended and provide a bit more detail over the kit parts. The only issue I see with the kit parts is the fact Eduard molded the tire and inner and outer rims separately. From the kit instructions, it doesn’t appear as if any weight has been molded into the kit parts (i.e., the plastic kit part is a perfectly round tire).

Big thanks to Eduard for providing the review sample and to IPMS USA for the chance to review the resin.