1:72 B-17F/G Flying Fortress wheels w/ weighted tyres type

1:72 B-17F/G Flying Fortress wheels w/ weighted tyres type "c" (RA)

5.96 €
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1:72 B-17F/G Flying Fortress wheels w/ weighted tyres type "c" (RA)

Armory 1:72 wheels for the B-17F/G Flying Fortress with weighted tires in the type c (RA) version. An accessory for a kit, not an airplane model.

Scale1:72
Manufacturer Armory
Product EAN8591111000000

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5.96 €
4.93 € without VAT
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Armory 1:72 B-17F/G Flying Fortress wheels, weighted tires type c (RA)

A resin wheel set in 1:72 scale intended for building a model of the B-17F/G bomber. It is not an airplane model but an accessory that replaces the wheels from the plastic kit. The tires have a cast seating surface and a compressed sidewall, so the model stands on the ground more faithfully. The letter c and the abbreviation RA distinguish the wheel version; Armory supplies several variants for the Fortress that differ in tread pattern and in the shape of the rim, and it is therefore worth comparing the set with a photograph of the particular machine. Check on the box what exactly the package contains.

The real subject

The B-17 Flying Fortress is among the best-known bombers of the Second World War. The late F and G versions served in daylight operations over occupied Europe, where their toughness and strong defensive armament proved themselves. Thousands of machines were built in total and the G version became the most numerous. The main landing gear wheels carried the entire weight of the loaded aircraft including the bomb load and the fuel, so the deformation of the tire was clearly apparent on the ground. The type of tire also changed during production according to the supplier.

Use and tips

  • Cut off the casting blocks and true up the seating surface of the wheel so that the model does not stand crooked
  • Wash the resin in soapy water before painting and let it dry
  • Glue the wheels with cyanoacrylate glue, as cement for plastic does not hold on resin
  • The tread pattern stands out after drybrushing with a lighter shade

Who the set is for

  • Builders of B-17F and B-17G models in 1:72 scale
  • Modelers who want to distinguish a particular tire variant
  • More advanced builders working with resin accessories

This is an accessory for a model, not a kit. The base kit, glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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FAQ

You do not. It is a wheel set for a model you already have or will buy separately. The plastic kit, glue and paints are not included.

The manufacturer supplies several wheel variants for the B-17 that differ in tread pattern and in the shape of the rim, and distinguishes them by a letter and a pair of characters. Which particular pattern the set carries you will find on the box; it is not stated here.

Yes, they are cast as weighted, so they have a flat seating surface and a compressed sidewall. The model then does not stand on the ground on a single point but across the full width of the tire.

Super glue, a file to true up the seating surface and sandpaper. Protect your airways when sanding resin, as the dust should not be inhaled.

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