RESKIT RS72-0242 U-2/Po-2 Wheels Set 1/72 – Resin Detail Set for ICM, KP, Kopro Models

RESKIT RS72-0242 is a specialized model detail set dedicated to Polikarpov U-2 / Po-2 aircraft models in the popular 1:72 scale. The product has been developed by the renowned manufacturer RES/KIT, well-known to modelers worldwide as a supplier of top-quality upgrade accessories for plastic models. This set of resin wheels replaces the plastic parts from the base ICM, KP, and Kopro kits, guaranteeing a significantly higher level of detail and realism.

History of the U-2 / Po-2 Aircraft

The Polikarpov U-2 aircraft (later known as the Po-2) is a Soviet design from the 1920s, created as a biplane trainer and multi-purpose aircraft. Widely used by Soviet aviation from the interwar period, through World War II, and well into the postwar years, the Po-2 has gone down in aviation history as a versatile trainer, light night bomber (the famous "Night Witches"), and reconnaissance and liaison aircraft. It played a particularly significant role on the Eastern Front during World War II.

Product Details

• Scale: 1/72 – designed for models in this scale, compatible with ICM, KP, Kopro kits.
• Country of operation: USSR (Soviet Union), also widely used in allied countries after the war.
• Period of use: from the late 1920s, World War II, postwar period.
• Material: high-quality cast resin, featuring highly precise tread detail, ventilation holes and surface features.
• Category: Resin upgrade/detail set.
• Contents: set of main wheels, ready for painting and assembly (no need for further processing of plastic parts from the base kits).

Advantages and Recommendations

The RESKIT RS72-0242 set ensures perfect detail replication, significantly enhancing the realism of your finished U-2/Po-2 model. It is a recommended choice for any modeler seeking a museum-level finish, whether for dioramas or display models. Especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers – assembly difficulty is rated at 2/5, thanks to easy installation with a notable increase in quality of detail. The product is ideal both for enthusiasts of Soviet aviation and for fans of World War II and postwar aviation history.