Armory Models AW72365 CH-21 Shawnee/Flying Banana wheels w/ weighted tyres 1/72

The detail set Armory Models AW72365 CH-21 Shawnee/Flying Banana wheels w/ weighted tyres 1/72 is a top-quality accessory intended for modelers building the CH-21 Shawnee helicopter, also known as the "Flying Banana." Dedicated for models from HobbyCraft, Italeri, and Revell, this product is made from precisely replicated resin, resulting in exceptional detail and faithful reproduction of the original wheel proportions. The use of weighted tyres further enhances the realism of the model – the effect of the tires flattening at the ground contact point is a detail appreciated by advanced modelers who value authentic workmanship.

• Scale: 1/72
• Period of original use: Cold War (1950s – early 1970s)
• User countries: United States and allied countries, including France and West Germany
• Category: resin detail set for aircraft models (precise 3D printed resin)
• Material: high quality resin

CH-21 Shawnee is an American transport helicopter produced by Piasecki Aircraft, later Vertol. It was widely used by the US Army during Cold War conflicts, such as the Algerian War (used by France) and the early phase of the Vietnam War. Because of its distinctive fuselage shape, it earned the nickname "Flying Banana." Its innovative design allowed for the transport of troops and cargo in difficult-to-reach areas, and the helicopter was used in transport and rescue operations from the 1950s to the early 1970s.
This wheel set is a perfect enhancement for any 1/72 scale CH-21 model, significantly surpassing the level of detail found in original plastic kit parts. Assembly is not complicated, but does require basic skills working with resin components.

Assembly difficulty level: 2/5.
The product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who value exceptional realism in their miniatures and want to take their craft to a higher level. It is also an excellent choice for diorama collectors from the Cold War period.
The Armory Models AW72365 set is a specialist accessory that truly enhances the final effect of the CH-21 model, attracting attention with its precision and faithfulness to the original.