{"product_id":"68647-armory-models-aw72406-dehavilland-dh98-mosquito-wheels-checkerboard-tire-pattern","title":"Armory Models AW72406 deHavilland DH.98 Mosquito wheels, “checkerboard” tire pattern, weighted 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eArmory Models AW72406 deHavilland DH.98 Mosquito wheels, “checkerboard” tire pattern, weighted 1\/72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eArmory Models AW72406 deHavilland DH.98 Mosquito wheels, “checkerboard” tire pattern, weighted 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e upgrade set is a top-quality resin aircraft wheel set designed for the legendary British bomber DH.98 Mosquito in 1:72 scale. This precisely crafted replacement wheel pair features highly realistic detailing, including a distinctive checkerboard tread pattern, as well as a “weighted” effect – subtly flattened to realistically depict the aircraft’s weight while standing on the airfield.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72 – ideal for use with plastic models from brands such as Airfix, Revell, Tamiya, or Hasegawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOperator countries: United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations; the DH.98 Mosquito was also used by the USA, USSR, and Norway\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHistorical era: World War II; limited post-war service\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: highest quality resin – offering crisp, realistic detail far superior to standard injected plastic kit parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContents: the set includes two main wheels with very prominent tread and realistic wear effect, contains no metal parts, intended to replace original kit wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: model enhancement, resin aircraft wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: renowned brand Armory Models, valued for exceptional detail fidelity and historical accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eBrief historical note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito, famously called the “Wooden Wonder,” was an icon of RAF aviation during World War II. Its versatility allowed it to serve as a bomber, fighter, reconnaissance, and strike aircraft. The type was especially famous for precision raids on strategic targets and special missions between 1941 and 1945. Unique checkerboard tread tires were fitted to various production batches of the aircraft.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation and skill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend this product for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 2\/5). Installing resin wheels requires precision and experience handling cyanoacrylate adhesives, but it significantly enhances the Mosquito replica’s realism. Such model enhancement appreciably raises the overall finish quality and helps achieve the effect of an authentic, operational aircraft. This is an ideal choice for historical modeling enthusiasts striving for maximum authenticity and an outstanding display!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Armory Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54737117380942,"sku":"ARMAW72406","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/30d100c3701e718df0c822f94348925a.jpg?v=1755788612","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/68647-armory-models-aw72406-dehavilland-dh98-mosquito-wheels-checkerboard-tire-pattern","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}