Armory Models AW48037 Yak-28 wheels w/ weighted tires 1/48 – resin detail set for 1:48 scale models

Armory Models AW48037 Yak-28 wheels w/ weighted tires 1/48 is a high-quality resin detail set dedicated to modelers building the Yakovlev Yak-28 fighter-bomber aircraft in 1:48 scale. This product is designed for hobbyists seeking detailed, realistically looking wheels that significantly enhance the authenticity of the finished model. This set from Armory Models features tires reproduced with a weighted effect, accurately reflecting the real appearance of the aircraft when standing on an airfield.

Technical Specification and Detail Features

• Scale: 1/48 – fits all Yak-28 models in this scale.
• Material: high-quality resin, providing sharp detail and durability during assembly and painting.
• The set includes a complete set of wheels (main and nose) with precisely reproduced treads, rims, and the distinctive flattening of the tires under the aircraft's weight.
• Dedicated aircraft: Yakovlev Yak-28, Soviet jet front-line aircraft (fighter, bomber, reconnaissance).
• Period of use: Cold War era (1960s and 1970s), used by the USSR and Warsaw Pact countries.
• The product does not include photo-etched or metal parts – all components are cast resin in high resolution.
• Recommended for experienced modelers and collectors who value historical accuracy and detail.
• Category: resin detail set (aftermarket), dedicated for 1/48 scale plastic models.

Historical Value

The Yakovlev Yak-28 was one of the most important Soviet close air support aircraft of the Cold War era. It served in the air forces of the USSR and its allies, taking part in numerous exercises and patrols in Eastern Europe. Using accurate, realistic wheels allows one to correctly capture the characteristic look of the aircraft on the airfield, known from archival photographs and historical accounts.

Level of Difficulty and Recommendations

• Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – the set requires basic modeling skills and some experience with resin parts.
• Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers wishing to upgrade their Yak-28 models.

By choosing AW48037 Yak-28 wheels w/ weighted tires, you are investing in exceptional detail quality and historical authenticity, which will take your model to a higher level of realism.