Barracuda Studios are combining technology in the form of 3-D printing with traditional casting techniques to give us some incredibly detailed wheel and control column sets for four scales & many of your kits. We take a look at them in our preview...
This stick is suitable for every Spitfire from The Mk Vb on through the Seafire FR 47. The spade grip features the rectangular housing for the 3 position trigger switch, and a moulded on brake lever.
Barracuda Studios new wheels & control columns in four scales & fantastic detail...
Barracuda Studios has just announced twelve new products in all four major aircraft scales! These products are now up on the Barracuda Studios website and ready for purchase.
Their new 3D Spitfire control column (early and late styles) is super detailed and accurate, with fine details never produced before. Even in 1/48th scale, the details are pretty cool! We have finally released our 4 styles of F4U Corsair wheels in 1/48 scale, covering every variant from prototype to the F4U-7! Finally, we have beautifully detailed new P-51 wheels in 1/72, perfect for the recent Arma P-51B, and all other variants, as well.
Spitfire Early Style Control Column
BR24501
1/24th scale
Price:$13.95
This set is for Spitfire Mk Is and Vs fitted with machine guns only. If it has an eight gun A wing, this is the set for you. The spade grip features the round housing for the trigger, as well as an attached brake lever.
This control column is offered in 3 versions. With and without gun camera button and a third version with the ailerons deflected. Perfect for your Airfix or Trumpeter Mk I or Mk Va. A quick and easy upgrade that will be highly visible through the open door. 3D printed. CAD design by Mike O'Hare.
Spitfire Late Style Control Column
BR24502
1/24th scale
Price: $13.95
This set is for Airfix's superb new 1/24 Spitfire Mk IX. This stick is also suitable for every Spitfire from The Mk.Vb through the Seafire FR 47. The spade grip features the rectangular housing for the 3 position trigger switch, and a moulded on brake lever.
This control column is offered in 3 versions. With and without gun camera button and a third version with the ailerons deflected. A quick and easy upgrade that will be highly visible through the open door. 3D printed. CAD design by Mike O'Hare.
Spitfire Early Style Control Column
BR32503
1/32nd scale
Price: $11.95
This is for Spitfire Mk Is and Vs fitted with machine guns only. If it has an eight gun A wing, this is the set for you. The spade grip features the round housing for the trigger, as well as an attached brake lever.
This control column is offered in 3 versions. With and without gun camera button and a third version with the ailerons deflected. Perfect for your brand new Kotare Mk I Spitfire, which is gorgeous all on its own! Will also improve the Revell, Hasegawa and Trumpeter 1/32 Spitfire Mk I or Mk Va kits. A quick and easy upgrade that will be highly visible through the open door. 3D printed. CAD design by Mike O'Hare.
Spitfire Late Style Control Column
BR32504
1/32nd scale
Price: $11.95
This stick is suitable for every Spitfire from The Mk.Vb through the Seafire FR 47. The spade grip features the rectangular housing for the 3 position trigger switch, and a moulded on brake lever.
This control column is offered in 3 versions. With and without gun camera button, and a third version with the ailerons deflected. A quick and easy upgrade that will be highly visible through the open door. A quick and easy detail upgrade for Tamiya's superb 1/32 Spitfire Mk IX, VIII, and XVI, as well as the Revell IX, Trumpeter Vb, and any number of conversions. 3D printed. CAD design by Mike O'Hare.
Spitfire Early Style Control Column
BR48505
1/48th scale
Price: $9.95
This is for Spitfire Mk Is and Vs fitted with machine guns only. If it has an eight gun A wing, this is the set for you. The spade grip features the round housing for the trigger, as well as an attached brake lever.
This control column is offered in 3 versions. With and without gun camera button and a third version with the ailerons deflected. Perfect for your recent Eduard or Tamiya Mk I Spitfire, which is gorgeous all on its own! Will also work with all other Spitfire Mk I or Mk Va kits. A quick and easy upgrade that will be highly visible through the open door. 3D printed. CAD design by Mike O'Hare.
Spitfire Late Style Control Column
BR48506
1/48th scale
Price: $9.95
This control column is offered in 3 versions. With and without gun camera button and a third version with the ailerons deflected. A quick and easy upgrade that will be highly visible through the open door. A quick and easy detail upgrade for Eduard's superb 1/48 Spitfire Mk Vb, Vc, IX, VIII, and XVI, the many 1/48 Airfix Spitfires and Seafires, and many other Spitfire kits. 3D printed. CAD design by Mike O'Hare.
F4U Corsair Smooth Tread Mainwheels
BR48114
1/48th scale
Price: $8.95
This set consists of a pair of smooth tread mainwheels, as fitted to most Birdcage Corsairs, as well as many wartime F4U-1 and 1a aircraft. Accurate resin cast mainwheels with logos and tire data are finished off with well fitting, super detailed, 3D printed wheel hub covers.
Designed for the Tamiya family of Corsairs, but can be used with any 1/48 F4U Corsair kit. A simple installation that makes a nice hit of detail on your model. Resin cast wheels with 3D printed hubs. CAD design by Mike O'Hare.
Shown below with the two part wheels in place. These are easy to remove with simple attachment points.
F4U Corsair Diamond Tread Mainwheels
BR48115
1/48th scale
Price: $8.95
This set consists of a pair of classic diamond tread mainwheels as fitted to many wartime F4U-1 and 1a aircraft, as well as being a common fit on later model post-war Corsairs. Accurate resin cast mainwheels with logos and tire data are finished off with well fitting, super detailed, 3D printed wheel hub covers.
Shown below with the two part wheels in place. These are easy to remove with simple attachment points.
Designed for the Tamiya family of Corsairs, but can be used with any 1/48 F4U Corsair kit. A simple installation that makes a nice hit of detail on your model. Resin cast wheels with 3D printed hubs. CAD design by Mike O'Hare.
F4U Corsair Post-war Tread Mainwheels
BR48116
1/48th scale
Price: $8.95
This set consists of a pair of post-war tread (circumferential ribs with side diamonds) mainwheels as fitted to many post-war F4U-4, -5, and AU-1 aircraft, as well as being a common fit on -1 and -1A model post-war Corsairs. Accurate resin cast mainwheels with logos and tire data are finished off with well fitting, super detailed, 3D printed wheel hub covers.
Shown below with the two part wheels in place. These are easy to remove with simple attachment points.
Designed for the Tamiya family of Corsairs, Hasegawa, Hobbyboss and many other 1/48 F4U Corsair kits. A simple installation that adds a nice accent of very visible detail on your model. Resin cast wheels with 3D printed hubs. CAD design by Mike O'Hare.
F4U Corsair Stamped Hub Mainwheels
BR48117
1/48th scale
Price: $8.95
This set consists of a pair of post-war circumferential tread mainwheels with one piece stamped metal wheel hubs as often fitted to later post-war F4U-4, -5, and AU-1 aircraft, as well as some post-war -1 and -1a Corsairs as well.
Most F4U and F6F warbirds and air racers are fitted these wheels, as I suspect they stood up to time better than the cast variety. These are highly detailed with tire logos and data as well as accurate hubs and brake detail. Resin cast wheels. CAD design by Master Mike.
P-51 Mustang Diamond Tread Wheels
BR72497
1/72nd scale
Price:$6.95
This set consists of a pair of very accurate P-51 Mustang mainwheels featuring diamond tread tires with logo and data, and super detailed 10 slot hubs.
Primed and ready to go here...
These wheels are appropriate for almost all variants of the Mustang, from the prototype to the K and L, although the P-51H had smaller wheels. Diamond tread was the most common tire pattern and a favourite of modelers. Perfect for your Arma P-51B/C and their forthcoming D model, as well as Tamiya, Airfix and many other kits. A highly visible detail upgrade that's easy to install. Cast in resin. No assembly required. CAD design by Mike O'Hare.
P-51 Mustang Block Tread Wheels
BR72498
1/72nd scale
Price:$6.95
This set consists of a pair of very accurate P-51 Mustang mainwheels featuring block tread tires with logo and data, and super detailed 10 slot hubs.
The wheels coated with primer...
These wheels are appropriate for almost all variants of the Mustang, from the prototype to the K and L, although the P-51H had smaller wheels. Block tread was another common tire pattern seen on many variants during and after the war. Perfect for your Arma P-51B/C and their forthcoming D model, as well as Tamiya, Airfix and many other kits. A highly visible detail upgrade that's easy to install. Cast in resin. No assembly required. CAD design by Mike O'Hare.
All of these products are now available on the Barracuda Studios website directly at the links in the article.
