Contact-Résine 1/24
Fw 190D-9 Weighted Wheels

When Trumpeter released its nice-looking 1/24 Fw 190D-9, I was really surprised when the aftermarket community didn't release a variety of mods and markings. The basic kit is actually quite nice straight out of the box, though the main landing gear wheels are a bit soft on details. You can read the kit review here.

Contact-Résine of France does some really impressive casting and this latest release is no exception. This set is a pair of replacement main landing gear wheels and tires. The details on the wheel hubs are nicely represented, right down to the retainer pin running through the hollow axle. The tires are likewise nicely done (hard to the the tread pattern here) but will look magnificent after painting and weathering. The tires are even weighted (bulged) at the bottom to properly depict the aircraft at rest.

Given that the main gear sticks prominently out ahead of the aircraft, the wheels are very visible details that will enhance your project with little effort. This is a very nice improvement to the Fw 190D-9 kit.

This set is definitely recommended!

You can purchase this set online from Design & Marketing International. Houston-based Design & Marketing International is the exclusive importer for all of North America of a number of interesting product lines, including Contact-Résine.

My sincere thanks to Design & Marketing International for this review sample!