Armory Models AW72047 Yakovlev Yak-28 wheels w/ weighted tires 1/72

The Armory Models AW72047 upgrade set is a high-quality resin wheel set with realistically deformed (weighted) tires, designed for models of the famous Soviet Yakovlev Yak-28 jet aircraft in 1/72 scale. This product is dedicated to modelers seeking authenticity and realism in dioramas and displays – the featured wheels far exceed the standard plastic kit parts in terms of detail.

Set Specification

• Scale: 1/72
• Material: high-quality resin
• Extras: tires with realistically flattened sections (weighted tires)
• Category: resin accessories for scale model kits
• Manufacturer: Armory Models Group

Historical Information

The Yak-28 is one of the most distinctive jet aircraft of the Cold War era, designed by the Yakovlev design bureau for the USSR. Entering service in the late 1950s as a light bomber, it later spawned numerous versions (reconnaissance, training, interceptor). These planes were operational until the mid-1980s, serving as an important pillar of Soviet air power both in Warsaw Pact countries and within Soviet front-line aviation during the Cold War.

Why choose this product?

• The set provides a maximum level of detail – thanks to the use of resin, the wheels are noticeably more detailed than the original plastic kit parts.
• Weighted tires give the model added realism, improving its visual appeal both on the shelf and in dioramas.
• Resin allows for fine details such as tread, valves, and surface texture, which are difficult to achieve with injection-molded parts.
• The set is especially dedicated to advanced modelers, fans of Soviet aircraft, and collectors of Cold War military aviation models.

The assembly difficulty is rated at 2/5 – basic resin working skills and careful handling are required, with precision needed when painting details.

We recommend this product to anyone who wants to take their Yak-28 model to the next level of detail!