Armory Models AW72013 Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle Wheels 1/72 – Resin Wheel Set for Model

We offer a high-quality resin wheel set, Armory Models AW72013, designed for the Soviet carrier-based fighter Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle in 1:72 scale. This specialist product is an excellent detail-up accessory for modelers wishing to enhance the realism and detail of their Cold War era aircraft models. The precisely cast resin parts are made from high-grade polyurethane resin, ensuring sharp details and ease of processing.

Historical Overview and Use of the Yakovlev Yak-141

The Yakovlev Yak-141 Freestyle is a Soviet experimental multi-role V/STOL (Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing) fighter developed in the late 1980s by the Yakovlev Design Bureau in response to the Soviet Navy’s demand for an advanced supersonic carrier-based fighter. Yak-141 prototypes were used between 1987 and 1992, mainly for testing aboard Admiral Kuznetsov-class aircraft carriers. Had it entered service, it would have revolutionized Soviet naval aviation capabilities during the Cold War period. Ultimately, the project was abandoned after the collapse of the USSR, but the Yak-141 remains known as a unique machine combining supersonic performance with vertical take-off.

Armory Models AW72013 Set Specification

• Scale: 1/72 – compatible with most Yak-141 models in this scale
• Material: high-quality polyurethane resin
• Contents: set of main wheels and nose landing gear wheel with realistic tread and detailing
• Country of model use: Russia (formerly USSR)
• Historical period: Cold War, years 1987–1992
• Dedicated as an enhancement accessory for plastic model kits

Advantages and Recommendations

The Armory Models AW72013 set is suitable for intermediate and advanced modelers who value a high level of accuracy and realism. The product features sharp tread details and faithfully reproduces the proportions of the original wheels. Assembly requires basic skills in working with resin parts – difficulty level: 2/5. The precise execution gives your model a distinctive character, making this product especially recommended for Soviet aviation enthusiasts, 1/72 scale collectors, and anyone looking to upgrade the standard of their collections.

If you are looking for a detail-up set that will easily boost the quality of your Yak-141 Freestyle model, this wheel set from Armory Models is an excellent choice.