Armory Models AW48345 B-17F/G Flying Fortress wheels w/ weighted tyres type “b” (GS) 1/48

The Armory Models AW48345 set is a high-quality resin wheel set for the B-17F/G Flying Fortress model in 1/48 scale, designed for model enhancement. This product was created especially for demanding modelers who want to add exceptional realism and detail to their replicas, reproducing the original bomber wheels with the characteristic effect of weighted “b” (GS) type tyres. The inclusion of sunken tire details allows the model to achieve an impressively accurate depiction of the aircraft resting on the ground, matching the operational reality of this legendary plane.

• Scale: 1/48
• Category: Resin upgrade set for plastic model kits
• Material: High-quality polyester resin
• Dedicated to: B-17F/G Flying Fortress models
• Additions: Weighted tyres with realistic tread and rim detail

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a legendary American heavy bomber that played a key role during World War II. These aircraft served in the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), taking part in numerous bombing missions over Europe, including strategic raids on industrial targets in Nazi Germany between 1942 and 1945. The B-17F/G are the most popular and most widely produced variants of this bomber, featuring an improved landing gear design—which served as the basis for this set from Armory Models.

The AW48345 set enables modelers to significantly enhance the realism of B-17F/G kits from leading manufacturers such as Revell or Monogram. This product allows you to replace the original plastic parts with a much more accurately reproduced and authentic resin structure. The wheels maintain authentic proportions and detailing, unattainable with standard kit parts. The set includes all elements necessary for assembly and requires no additional modifications to the fuselage.

We rate the assembly difficulty at 2/5—basic skills in working with resin components (e.g., processing, CA gluing) are required. This is an ideal choice for intermediate and advanced modelers looking for a detailed addition to their model. We highly recommend this product to all World War II aviation enthusiasts and collectors of scale air giant replicas.