Armory Models AW72507 C-160 Transall wheels w/weighted tires 1/72

Armory Models AW72507 C-160 Transall wheels w/weighted tires 1/72 is an exceptional detail-up set designed for plastic models of the famous C-160 Transall transport aircraft in 1:72 scale. This product was created for modelers seeking realistic details and faithful reproduction of the aircraft's original wheels – featuring a weighted tire effect, which significantly enhances the realism of the finished model. The set includes resin main and nose gear wheels with carefully rendered tread patterns, rim details, and sidewalls reflecting the distinctive features of the original.

Features of the Armory AW72507 set:

• Scale: 1/72 – precisely matched to popular C-160 Transall kits by manufacturers such as Revell/Eduard.
• Material: high-quality resin, ensuring crisp reproduction even of the smallest details.
• Weighted tire effect – a naturalistic appearance of the standing aircraft's landing gear.
• Highly realistic tread and clean rim, dedicated for NATO aircraft.
• Designed for plastic model kits, allowing the replacement of original kit parts with much more accurate and visually striking components.

The Original – C-160 Transall

The C-160 Transall is a twin-engine, medium-range transport aircraft designed and operated by Western European countries: Germany, France, and Turkey, since the 1960s. The aircraft participated in numerous NATO logistics operations, humanitarian missions, and military tasks in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe – during both the Cold War and modern times.

Technical Details and Application

• Category: resin modeling accessories, detail-up parts for plastic kits.
• Manufacturer: Armory Models – a brand known for the high quality, precision, and durability of its detail-up components.
• This product does not include metal parts – only resin, easy to process and paint.
• An ideal choice for intermediate and advanced modelers who pay close attention to detail and realism.
• Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – requires basic resin processing and fitting to the model.

We highly recommend the AW72507 C-160 Transall wheels w/weighted tires 1/72 set to any modeler aiming to achieve the highest level of realism for their C-160 Transall transport model. Excellent quality, outstanding detail, and ease of assembly make this Armory Models product a worthwhile investment that brings out the true character of this European aviation legend!