Armory Models AW72057 Antonov An-2/An-3 Colt wheels w/ weighted tires 1/72 – high-quality resin wheels for aircraft

Armory Models AW72057 Antonov An-2/An-3 Colt wheels w/ weighted tires 1/72 is a professional detail set designed to enhance the appearance of Antonov An-2 and An-3 scale plastic model aircraft, popularly known by the NATO codename "Colt," in 1:72 scale. The set includes carefully cast resin wheels with a realistic weighted tires effect, significantly increasing the realism of the finished replica.

• Designed for Antonov An-2 and An-3 Colt models (1/72 scale)
• Made from high-quality resin – precise detail and realistic tire texture
• Replicated weighted tire effect (aircraft weight on wheels), which faithfully represents the real appearance
• Detail up set – intended as a replacement for standard wheels provided in plastic model kits
• Does not include plastic parts, intended for use with kits from various manufacturers

Brief historical overview:

The Antonov An-2 is one of the largest single-engine biplanes in the world, designed from the late 1940s in the USSR. The aircraft was used mainly as a light transport, agricultural, and passenger aircraft by many Eastern Bloc countries, allied states, and civil operators around the world. Produced from 1947 to 2001, it was especially heavily used during the Cold War and in contemporary times. The modernized An-3 version was equipped with a turboprop engine.

• USSR/Russia, Poland (PZL), East Germany, China, Romania, and numerous other countries

• Since 1947, during the Cold War period and in modern times

Product category:

Resin detail-up set (resin print) for 1/72 scale plastic models.

Recommendation and difficulty level:

This product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 2/5) who appreciate a high level of detail in the final model. Using this set makes the finished Antonov An-2 or An-3 aircraft replica look extremely realistic – the effect of weighted tires is a visible improvement over basic plastic parts. Recommended for everyone who wants to enhance the display value of their model!