Reskit 1:32 set of resin wheels Type 1 for the Hughes AH-64A Apache attack helicopter replaces the plastic wheels with more detailed castings. It is an accessory for a kit, not a model of the helicopter in its own right.
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A resin replacement set of wheels for a kit of the Hughes AH-64A Apache attack helicopter in a large scale. It is not a model of the helicopter but a detail accessory: the resin castings render the tread pattern, the shape of the hubs and the details of the axles more sharply than parts injected into plastic, and seen up close the landing gear is one of the places where the simplification of plastic parts shows first. The manufacturer keeps Apache wheels in two forms designated Type 1 and Type 2; this item is Type 1.
The AH-64 Apache is a two-seat attack helicopter with seats arranged in tandem, two turboshaft engines and a four-blade main rotor. The AH-64A version is the original production form, from which the later upgrades were derived. The landing gear is fixed and non-retractable, with two main wheels and a smaller wheel at the tail — thanks to which the wheels are permanently visible on a model and their execution markedly affects the final impression. On real machines several types of wheels occur according to the production batch and the tires used, which is why the manufacturer offers two different sets.
Wash the castings first in lukewarm water with detergent so that the mold release agent comes off them — without that the paint will not hold. Cut the casting blocks off with a saw or a fine knife; do not break them off. Level the cuts with fine abrasive paper, best of all wet and with respiratory protection. They are glued with cyanoacrylate super glue; cement for plastic will not join resin. Apply a primer before painting. Do not spray the tires pure black but dark gray with a hint of brown; then set the hubs apart and even the whole out with a fine dust shade or pigment, because fixed landing gear gets noticeably dirtier in service than retractable gear.
This is an accessory set, not a model of the helicopter. It is supplied unassembled and unpainted; glue, paints and the base kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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