Eduard 648056 R-2800-10 engine 1/48 – Radial Engine for Aircraft Model (Eduard)

Eduard 648056 R-2800-10 engine 1/48 is a high-quality model of the R-2800-10 radial engine in the popular 1:48 scale, produced by the renowned company Eduard. This product is an ideal addition for modelers building accurate replicas of World War II aircraft. The engine is primarily intended for American aircraft models – the original Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp was widely used by the United States Air Force as well as other Allied countries.

Historical background: The Pratt & Whitney R-2800-10 engine is an 18-cylinder, air-cooled radial unit with more than 2,000 horsepower. It was one of the most important powerplants of Allied aviation between 1940 and 1945 and was used in legendary fighters such as the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, Grumman F6F Hellcat, Vought F4U Corsair, and bombers like the Douglas A-26 Invader. These engines proved their reliability and durability during the largest operations of World War II, both in the Pacific and in Europe.

Product features:

• Scale: 1/48 – finely reproduced details matching aircraft models in this scale.
• Country of original use: United States and Allied countries.
• Historical period: World War II.
• Material: high-quality resin, precisely capturing details based on authentic technical documentation.
• Set includes: engine castings, tiny details, wires, and photo-etched parts to enhance realism (metal details), assembly instructions.
• Category: Resin model (upgrade resin set), dedicated as a detail part for scale models.

We recommend Eduard 648056 R-2800-10 both to advanced modelers and intermediate enthusiasts who want to give their models a unique, historical character and authentic appearance. The assembly difficulty is rated at 3/5 – it requires precision and delicacy, especially when working with small parts and photo-etched elements, but the included instructions allow for efficient assembly even for less experienced modelers.

This product is an excellent choice for all WWII aviation enthusiasts who want to achieve a highly realistic look for their model. Thanks to the precise detailing and dimensional accuracy, the Eduard 648056 resin engine raises the display quality and the presentation of finished models to a whole new level.