The Aires 4003 is a 1:48 scale aftermarket resin detail set replicating the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp (Late Version) aircraft engine. Originally released as a new tool in the 1990s, this kit is designed for scale model builders looking to replace standard plastic kit engines with highly detailed cast-resin cylinders and crankcases.
Kit Specifications
- Brand: Aires (Czech Republic)
- Kit Number: 4003
- Scale: 1:48
- Subject: Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp (Late Version)
- Material: High-definition cast resin and photo-etched metal parts (typically used for the ignition wire harness).
Compatible Aircraft
The "Late Version" designation typically represents the C-series and late B-series variants of the real-world 18-cylinder radial engine. It is appropriate for upgrading 1:48 scale models of late-WWII and post-war aircraft, such as:
- Chance Vought F4U-4 / F4U-5 / F4U-7 Corsair
- Grumman F8F Bearcat
- Grumman F7F Tigercat
- Douglas A-26 Invader
- Northrop P-61 Black Wido