{"product_id":"60466-reskit-rs72-0301-ee-lightning-wheels-set-early-type-172","title":"RESKIT RS72-0301 EE Lightning Wheels set early type 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRESKIT RS72-0301 EE Lightning Wheels set early type 1\/72 – English Electric Lightning Model Wheel Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRESKIT RS72-0301 EE Lightning Wheels set early type 1\/72 is a high-quality resin enhancement set designed for scale models of the English Electric Lightning jet fighter in 1:72 scale. It has been created for compatibility with kits from manufacturers such as Trumpeter and Airfix, enabling modelers to significantly improve the level of detail of the landing gear of this legendary British design from the Cold War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details and intended use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modeling enhancement parts for plastic kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality cast resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e English Electric Lightning kits by Airfix, Trumpeter, and other manufacturers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e RES\/KIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical background and application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English Electric Lightning was a British supersonic interceptor aircraft that served mainly from 1960 to 1988, during the Cold War period. It gained fame for its remarkable speed and unique design – featuring two jet engines mounted one above the other. The Lightning was a mainstay of the Royal Air Force (RAF) in defending the airspace of the United Kingdom, particularly given the Cold War threat posed by Soviet bombers. This set covers the early wheel variant used on the first versions of this aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed tread and wheel rims – far surpassing the standard plastic parts in base kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurability and precision thanks to resin casting technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy fit for leading manufacturers’ models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe set includes a complete set of wheels for one Lightning aircraft model (main wheels and early type front wheels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is recommended for both beginner and intermediate modelers looking to improve the realism of a 1\/72 scale Lightning replica. The assembly difficulty is rated at 2\/5 – basic knowledge of working with resin parts and skills in fitting and matching to the base model are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it worth it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RESKIT RS72-0301 EE Lightning Wheels set early type is a great choice for modelers seeking impressive and realistic details for historical military aircraft models. It allows the Lightning’s landing gear to stand out, whether building the model straight out of the box or as part of complex dioramas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"RES\/KIT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723536650574,"sku":"RS72-0301","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/aa4f38e2715146f16e367ba9fef9d0ac.jpg?v=1755560340","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/60466-reskit-rs72-0301-ee-lightning-wheels-set-early-type-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}