Armory Models AW72355 B-29 Superfortress early production wheels w/ weighted tyres type “b” (FS) & PE hubcaps 1/72

The Armory Models AW72355 set is a high-quality modeling accessory dedicated to the Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber in its early production version in 1/72 scale. It is a set of resin wheels with distinctive “b” (FS) type weighted tyres and photo-etched (PE) hubcaps—designed to increase the realism and detail of a replica of the legendary “Superfortress”.

• Scale: 1/72
• Material: high-quality resin and photo-etched (PE) parts – metal hubcaps
• Intended use: detail-up set intended for the B-29 Superfortress plastic model
• Country of use: United States
• Historical period: World War II, postwar period

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is one of the most technologically advanced bomber aircraft of World War II. The bomber entered service with the USAAF in 1944. It was mainly used in the Pacific, where it carried out strategic raids on Japan. The most famous episode was the atomic bomb missions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. The B-29 also served after the war, including during the Korean conflict.

The Armory Models AW72355 set allows you to replace the standard, often simplified plastic wheels with ultra-detailed resin counterparts—featuring precise tread, realistic tyre “weight” on flat surfaces, as well as metal hubcaps made using photo-etching techniques. This set turns your model into a miniature original—emphasizing both the detail and the weight of the real machine.

This product is recommended both for advanced modelers and ambitious intermediate aviation enthusiasts who want to take the realism of their model to the next level. This upgrade provides an excellent effect with weathering techniques. The quality of workmanship and compatibility with most B-29 models in 1/72 scale make it an investment in a satisfying result.

• Category: resin detail-up set, accessories for plastic models
• Assembly difficulty: 3/5

The Armory Models AW72355 set is an essential choice for modelers seeking realism, detail, and historical accuracy for B-29 Superfortress bomber models from World War II and the postwar years.