1:48 HP.52 Hampden Wheels for ICM Kits

CMK 1:48 HP.52 Hampden — resin wheels (for ICM kits)

A set of resin replacement wheels for the kit of the Handley Page HP.52 Hampden bomber in 1:48 scale from ICM. It is not an aircraft model but an accessory (an aftermarket part) that replaces the plastic wheels from the kit. CMK is a Czech brand, today a production range of the Special Hobby group, specializing in resin accessories. To use it you need the basic Hampden kit from ICM.

Why change the wheels

Resin wheels tend to be cast as weighted — slightly flattened at the bottom, as if the aircraft really were standing on them — and have a finer tread and better worked hub detail. They therefore set the model on the ground realistically, which the plastic wheels from the kit usually cannot manage. A set of this type normally includes the main wheels and the tailwheel.

Usage tips

• First wash the mold release agent residue off the parts (lukewarm soapy water), so that both paint and glue hold.
• Cut the casting blocks off carefully and sand the areas down with respiratory protection.
• Glue them with cyanoacrylate — classic cement for plastic will not bond resin.
• Turn the wheels with the flattening downward so that they rest realistically on the base.

Who it is for

• Builders of the ICM Hampden kit in 1:48 who want the model to sit realistically on the ground.
• Modelers who dislike the over-inflated look of the plastic wheels from the box.

This is an accessory, not a standalone model. The basic kit, glue and paints are not included in the package.