1:32 HIGHLY DETAILED WHEEL SET MIG-27

Wheel set for the MiG-27 1:32 from Temp Models

A resin 3D printed set replaces the landing gear wheels of a model of the MiG-27 in 1:32 scale. The wheels carry the deformation of the tire under the weight of the aircraft, so the model does not stand on its surface like a toy. The print holds the definition of the tread and of the hubs, which an injection mold simplifies in this scale.

The real subject

The MiG-27 is a Soviet ground-attack aircraft with a variable-geometry wing, derived from the MiG-23 fighter. Against it the MiG-27 has fixed, aerodynamically simpler air intakes and a sloped nose for a better view of a ground target. Because of operation from field and unpaved surfaces the landing gear was given more robust wheels with low-pressure tires. In photographs of machines in service the tires are visibly settled and dusty.

Building and painting tips

First wash the 3D printed parts in warm water with a little dish soap, so that they are rid of the residue of printing resin. Cut the supports off with a sharp blade or a fine saw as close to the part as possible and sand the marks down with your airways protected. Resin does not bond with cement for polystyrene, so use cyanoacrylate glue. Lay a thin coat of primer on before painting, otherwise the paint holds poorly on a smooth print. Fit the weighted wheels so that the flattened part of the tire sits on the surface, otherwise the model does not stand naturally.

Who the set is for

• Replacement landing gear wheels for a model of the MiG-27 in 1:32 scale
• Weighted tires showing the deformation under the weight of the aircraft
• A resin 3D print with fine resolution
• The definition of the tread and the hubs without the simplification of a mold
• Calls for cyanoacrylate glue and a primer under the paint

The set is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.