Armory Models AW72036 Mil Mi-8/17 Hip wheels 1/72 – Resin Upgrade Set for Helicopter

The Armory Models AW72036 Mil Mi-8/17 Hip wheels 1/72 set is a high-quality set of resin wheels, dedicated for Mil Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopter models (NATO designation: Hip) in the popular 1:72 scale. This product was designed by the renowned company Armory Models, known for its precise model accessories that increase the level of detail and realism of aircraft miniatures.

Mil Mi-8 and Mi-17 are Soviet and later Russian multi-purpose helicopters that entered service in the 1960s. They are used by the armed forces of more than 50 countries on all continents. They have taken part in armed conflicts in Afghanistan, Africa, Asia, and Europe, both as transport and combat machines. Produced since the 1960s, they are still in service in modern armies and in civil aviation today, making them one of the most recognizable helicopters of the Cold War and modern era.

The presented set belongs to the category of aftermarket resin model accessories, made from the highest quality polyurethane resin. The product does not include plastic parts and is intended for hand painting. It features extremely sharp reproduction of tread details, texture, and wheel rims – significantly surpassing standard plastic wheels from injection-molded kits. Assembly is straightforward, and perfect fit allows for easy replacement of the original parts.

• Scale: 1/72 – dedicated to all Mil Mi-8/17 models released in this scale
• User country: USSR/Russia and over 50 countries worldwide
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times (from the 1960s to the present)
• Material: high-quality polyurethane resin
• Finish: unpainted, ready for painting and weathering
• Category: upgrade set for modellers, resin accessory

We recommend this model to intermediate and advanced modellers – we rate the assembly difficulty as 2/5. An ideal choice for fans of Russian and Soviet helicopters, collectors of Mi-8/Mi-17 replicas, and those who wish to enhance the aesthetic value of their model. Precise, realistic details allow full potential to be brought out of historical miniatures and help create a unique collection.