Eduard 672228 MiG-17 wheels 1/72 AIRFIX – MiG-17 Model Wheel Set

The Eduard 672228 wheel set is designed for 1/72 scale MiG-17 aircraft models produced by Airfix. This high-quality accessory set allows for significant improvement of landing gear details compared to the standard plastic parts included in the kits. The tires and rims are reproduced with exceptional precision, allowing for a level of realism faithful to the actual appearance of the MiG-17 fighter jet.

The MiG-17 was a Soviet jet fighter used since the early 1950s. This aircraft played a key role in many Cold War conflicts, such as the Vietnam War and the Arab-Israeli wars. The MiG-17 was operated by the Soviet Union and a number of allied countries, including Poland, China, Egypt, and Vietnam. The production and operational use of this aircraft mainly spanned the Cold War era, with its combat career covering the years 1952–1980.

• Scale: 1/72
• Dedicated for models: MiG-17 by Airfix
• Historical period: Cold War
• Countries of use: USSR and numerous allied countries
• Material: high-quality resin
• Extras: wheel painting masks included
• Category: modeling accessories, resin aircraft wheels

Precise resin casting technology ensures a much higher level of detail compared to injection-molded parts. The visible tread pattern, surface details of the rims, and accurate gauges highlight the difference compared to standard plastic wheels. These types of accessories are especially recommended for modelers seeking a high level of realism when building aircraft models from the Cold War era. Additionally, the included masks make painting the rims and tires easier and more precise, resulting in a clean and realistic final effect.

The Eduard 672228 MiG-17 wheels 1/72 AIRFIX set is intended for intermediate and advanced modelers (assembly difficulty level 2 on a 1-5 scale). The easy replacement of factory parts with these accessories and the higher level of detail make this product an excellent choice for those emphasizing authenticity and detail in their models. This set is definitely recommended for every Soviet aviation enthusiast and for fans of aircraft from the conflicts of the 1950s and 1960s.