Armory Models AW48033 Mikoyan MiG-15bis Fagot (late) / MiG-17 Fresco wheels w/ weighted tires 1/48 – Resin Detail Set

Introducing a precision resin detail set for 1/48 scale aircraft models – Armory Models AW48033 Mikoyan MiG-15bis Fagot (late) / MiG-17 Fresco wheels w/ weighted tires. This high-quality product is dedicated to both the MiG-15bis Fagot (late version) and MiG-17 Fresco model kits. The set includes detailed resin wheels with realistically rendered weighted tire effect, giving your model an authentic appearance and accentuating the landing gear details to satisfy even the most demanding collectors.

Historical and Technical Information

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of origin: USSR
• Period of service: Cold War (1950–1980)
• Aircraft variants: MiG-15bis, used among others in the Korean War (1950–1953), MiG-17 widely used during conflicts of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s by the air forces of the USSR and Warsaw Pact countries, as well as China, Vietnam, Egypt, Syria, and Cuba.

The product is made from top-quality resin using a casting method that guarantees sharp detail and durability. The set includes individual main and nose wheels featuring a subtle weighted effect, simulating the real aircraft's pressure on the ground. This level of realism is especially valued when presenting models in dioramas and display cases.

Designed for: enhancing plastic model kits (e.g., Eduard, Tamiya, Trumpeter, Airfix), ideal as a replacement for the standard kit wheels which are often less detailed.

Product Advantages

• High level of accuracy compared to the original
• Highly detailed tire tread and hubs
• Weighted effect – enhanced realism for display
• Easy assembly – fits most popular 1/48 MiG-15 and MiG-17 kits
• Durability and meticulous detail thanks to precise resin casting technology

Category and Build Difficulty

• Category: resin detail set for aircraft models (aftermarket accessories for plastic model kits)
• Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – recommended for intermediate to advanced modellers looking to enhance the realism of their aircraft models

We recommend this product to all aviation and scale modelling enthusiasts who wish to upgrade their MiG-15 or MiG-17 replicas. With the Armory Models AW48033 set, your model will gain a unique, realistic appearance and stand out in any collection.