1:72 US M1126 Stryker ICV

What the set is for

This is an accessory wheel set for a model of the American M1126 Stryker ICV wheeled armored personnel carrier in 1:72 scale. On armored vehicles with a wheeled chassis the wheels are among the most closely watched places on a model: they are clearly visible, there are eight of them, and any inaccuracy of tread or hub catches the eye more than detail on the body.

The real subject

The Stryker is an American eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier derived from the Canadian LAV family of vehicles. The ICV version serves to carry a squad of infantry, so it is recognizable by its tall body without a large turret, and that is exactly why the shape and seating of the wheels tell so much on a finished model.

Building and painting tips

Before gluing, try fitting the wheels dry and check whether they sit on the axles of the kit you are using. Cut away excess material with a sharp blade a little clear of the part and sand off the rest, so that the wheel sits flat and the model does not stand crooked. Wash and degrease the parts before painting. The tire and the hub are worth painting separately and assembling only then; a suitable glue is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Who it is for

The set is for modelers who build modern American vehicles in 1:72 scale and want to sharpen the most visible part of the chassis. The work is short, but the result shows from every angle, because on an eight-wheeled vehicle the wheels make up a substantial part of the silhouette of a model.

This is an accessory for a kit. The model, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.