RESKIT RS72-0358 IL-2 WHEELS SET (WEIGHTED) 1/72 – Resin wheel set for Il-2

RESKIT RS72-0358 IL-2 WHEELS SET (WEIGHTED) is a high-quality detail set consisting of finely crafted resin wheels dedicated to 1/72 scale models of the IL-2 ground-attack aircraft. The set is developed by the renowned manufacturer RES/KIT, specializing in precision accessories for plastic models, which ensures the highest quality of detail reproduction and excellent fit for most 1/72 scale IL-2 kits available on the market.

Historical Description and Use

The Ilyushin Il-2 is a legendary Soviet ground-attack aircraft from World War II, which played a key role on the Eastern Front between 1941 and 1945. It was widely used by the USSR Air Force in battles including those at Stalingrad and Kursk. Thanks to its robust construction and powerful armor, it earned the nickname “flying tank.” The Il-2 was one of the most produced warplanes in the world, and its hybrid design and versatile applications have made it highly respected among aviation enthusiasts to this day.

Product Features

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
• Historical period: World War II
• Material: high-quality resin
• Categories: modeling accessories, detail-up sets, resin accessories for plastic models
• The set includes highly detailed "weighted" wheels, which accurately represent the natural sag under the aircraft’s weight – an effect difficult to achieve with standard plastic kits.
• Does not require specialist tools other than cyanoacrylate glue for resin and gentle sanding before assembly.
• The set fits various releases of Il-2 models in 1/72 scale (e.g., Tamiya, Zvezda, Italeri, Eduard).

Who is it recommended for?

This model set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to improve the realism of their models, as well as collectors interested in accurate World War II representations. It is an excellent choice for detail enthusiasts and competitors presenting diorama displays at modeling contests.

Assembly difficulty level: 2/5.