F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Wheels Set

Published on
July 23, 2021
Review Author(s)
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$7.84
Product / Stock #
BRL7224
Base Kit
Any 1/72 F/A-18E/F
Company: Brengun - Website: Visit Site
Provided by: Hauler Brengun
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Brengun Models is a scale model and detailing parts manufacturer located in the Czech Republic. Their lines include limited production run multi-media kits and exquisitely detailed photo-etched, turned brass and white metal replacement parts for aircraft in the most commonly produced scales.

Brengun has produced a set of wheels for any 1/72 scale F/A-18E/F or G Super Hornet kit. There are no instructions, but any modeler familiar with resin parts will have no issues installing these wheels in lieu of the kit parts. A close-up evaluation of the parts (see photos), indicates a simple cut and replace installation that provides realistic scale-detailed wheels with significantly improved appearance to molded plastic kit parts. The photo comparison is to the Hasegawa kit. The Brengun wheels have superior hub, brake and tread detail to those supplied in the Hasegawa kit.

Some cautionary advice: for those without basic modeling experience, use CA (“super-glue”) sparingly, to assemble and/or attach these parts to your plastic kit, as the usual plastic glues do not react with resin parts. Painting of the of the wheels and tires will be necessary, so check your references, and be sure to prime with the appropriate materials that are compatible with your preferred paints.

Overall, this is an excellent replacement set that will lend increased realism to your 1/72 Super Hornet. These sets can be purchased at the Brengun website above.

Highly recommended.

Thanks to the IPMS Reviewer Corps and Brengun for the opportunity to review this item.

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