U.S. Navy poly. wheel chock NWC-4/5 la., 1/48 - Wheelliant 148.004

The Wheelliant 148.004 accessory reproduces NWC-4/5 wheel chocks from the U.S. Navy, in their late-production version, at a scale of 1/48. Made in resin, it is intended for detailing naval aircraft scale models and for creating flight-deck scenes or an air base diorama.

Wheel chocks are used to secure an aircraft while it is parked. At this scale, they add a realism element that is immediately recognizable around the landing gear and help give a precise function to a static display.

Resin requires careful preparation before assembly: detach the parts from their sprue/moulding gate, remove any traces with fine sanding, then wash them before painting. Assembly is usually done with a cyanoacrylate glue suitable for resin parts.

A well-executed paint job followed by a light wash can emphasize the raised details and integrate the chocks into a 1/48 naval aviation diorama. This accessory is a relevant addition for staging a U.S. Navy aircraft that is immobilized on the ground or on an aircraft carrier flight deck.

• Brand : Wheelliant
• Reference : 148.004
• Type : aviation diorama accessory
• Subject : NWC-4/5 wheel chocks from the U.S. Navy, late-production
• Scale : 1/48
• Material : resin