Gloster Gladiator, Wheels (for Roden, MI, I Love Kit) Scale 1:48 Metallic Details MDR48247
Scale: 1:48
Recommended kit: Roden, Merit International, and I Love Kit
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Description
Metallic Details MDR48247 is a Wheels Set for the Gloster Gladiator in 1/48, recommended for kits from Roden, Merit International, and I Love Kit. Wheels are a focal point on biplanes with open landing gear, and this set is intended to improve hub detail and tire shape with resin and 3D-printed parts.
Replacing wheels is a straightforward way to sharpen the “stance” of the model and keep both sides consistent. It also helps when kit wheels have soft hub definition or simplified tire profiles that stand out after weathering.
The Gloster Gladiator is a biplane aircraft type with exposed gear geometry. This upgrade focuses on wheel detail so the landing gear area looks cleaner and more scale-like once the model is on its base or display shelf.
For modelers: test-fit the wheels on the kit axles before painting—some kits need a light drill-out or a small sleeve for a snug fit. Keep the flat spot (if you add one) aligned with the aircraft’s weight line, and paint hubs separately from tires to avoid thick edge build-up around the rim.
- Subject: Gloster Gladiator
- Variant / Family: Gladiator family
- Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
- Product type: Wheels Set
- Type of equipment: Aircraft
- Recommended kit: for Roden, Merit International, I Love Kit
- Manufacturer: Metallic Details
- Country of manufacture: Ukraine
- Material: Resin and 3D-printed parts
- SKU: MDR48247
This item is part of Metallic Details and belongs to Aftermarket and Wheels. For matching projects, browse 1/48 aircraft model kits and all Aircraft Model Kits.
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