Armory Models AW72342 V-22/MV-22 Osprey wheels w/ weighted tires type “b” 1/72

Armory Models AW72342 V-22/MV-22 Osprey wheels w/ weighted tires type “b” 1/72 – Resin Detail Set

Armory Models AW72342 is a high-quality detail set designed for modelers building the V-22 Osprey or MV-22 Osprey multi-role aircraft in the popular 1/72 scale. This set allows you to replace the standard wheels from plastic kits with far more detailed resin type “b” equivalents featuring a realistically rendered weighted tires effect, adding authenticity and precision to your model.

The V-22/MV-22 Osprey is an American VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, combining the features of a helicopter and a transport plane. Designed at the end of the Cold War by Bell Helicopter and Boeing, it entered US military service from the mid-1990s onward. The V-22 Osprey serves in the US Air Force, US Marine Corps, and US Navy, used for troop and equipment transport as well as special operations, including in Iraq, Afghanistan, and many modern military missions.

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: United States of America (USA)
• Set material: high-quality resin
• Application: plastic model detailing, replacement “b” type weighted landing gear wheels
• Historical period: modern era (since the 1990s)
• Category: detail set, resin accessory for scale model kits

The Armory Models AW72342 set is an ideal choice for modelers seeking to increase the realism of their Osprey build. Precise detailing, distinctive tire deformation under load, and clean, easy-to-work resin material make the product appreciated by both intermediate and advanced modelers who value quality aesthetics. The manufacturer ensured authentic tread pattern and rim detail, so the completed model looks impressively realistic.

Assembly difficulty is rated at 2/5 – with basic modeling skills and careful handling while cutting resin, the product is also perfectly suited for those just beginning their adventure with detailing 1/72 scale models. We highly recommend this set to any enthusiast of modern aviation and Osprey models looking for realistic finishing details.