{"product_id":"58087-reskit-rs48-0133-f-8-crusader-type-2-wheels-set-148","title":"RESKIT RS48-0133 Jeu de roues F-8 Crusader Type 2 1\/48","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRESKIT RS48-0133 F-8 Crusader Type 2 wheels set 1\/48 – Resin Wheel Set for Model Kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The RESKIT RS48-0133 F-8 Crusader Type 2 wheels set in 1\/48 scale is a high-quality aftermarket accessory designed for models of the Vought F-8 Crusader fighter aircraft. This set is intended for modelers seeking the highest level of detail and looking to significantly enhance the appearance of their model kits from manufacturers such as Esci, Eduard, Hasegawa, or Revell.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The F-8 Crusader was a supersonic carrier-based fighter jet, used primarily by the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Navy (US Navy)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the United States Marine Corps (US Marine Corps). It entered service in the mid-1950s, served throughout the Cold War, up until the early 1980s, and was widely utilized during the Vietnam War. Known for its exceptional speed and maneuverability, the F-8 Crusader earned the nickname \"The Last Gunfighter\" as it was the last American fighter to be equipped with guns as its primary armament.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The offered upgrade set is manufactured using a modern casting process with high-quality \u003cstrong\u003epolyurethane resin\u003c\/strong\u003e. This ensures outstanding detail precision, sharp tire tread, and distinctly reproduced sidewall inscriptions and markings. The set includes main wheels and a nose wheel for the Type 2 variant, which perfectly replicate the original tires used on the operational F-8 Crusader aircraft. \n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of use: \u003cstrong\u003eUSA (US Navy, US Marine Corps)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: \u003cstrong\u003eCold War, Vietnam War era (1957-1987)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003epolyurethane resin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd-ons: \u003cstrong\u003eprecisely cast details, a perfect fit for leading manufacturers' kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cstrong\u003eresin upgrade set\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned for: \u003cstrong\u003eEsci, Eduard, Hasegawa, Revell kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembly difficulty: \u003cstrong\u003e2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e (suitable for intermediate modelers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend\u003c\/strong\u003e this set to modelers seeking a way to significantly improve the realism of their F-8 Crusader models. Thanks to the high-quality resin, assembly is straightforward, and the final result far surpasses standard plastic wheels found in many basic kits. Excellent detail fidelity and universal fit (compatible with various kit manufacturers) make this set an ideal choice for all aviation and historical scale modeling enthusiasts.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RES\/KIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723422028110,"sku":"RS48-0133","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/549f380162e6d499e90f3c108c9da4bd.jpg?v=1755557608","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/58087-reskit-rs48-0133-f-8-crusader-type-2-wheels-set-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}