Armory Models AW72006 Yakovlev Yak-17 wheels 1/72 – Resin wheel set for Yak-17 fighter in 1/72 scale

We present a high-quality upgrade set Armory Models AW72006 Yakovlev Yak-17 wheels 1/72 dedicated to models of the Soviet Yakovlev Yak-17 jet fighter in the popular 1:72 scale. This product is manufactured by the renowned producer Armory Models from high-grade resin, ensuring excellent detail reproduction and long-lasting durability. These wheels are an outstanding alternative to standard plastic parts, providing the highest level of detail and realism.

Technical and historical information about the Yak-17

• Scale: 1/72
• User country: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
• Service period: Postwar, early Cold War era (1948–1953)
• Category: Upgrade set – resin accessories for plastic models
• Material: Professional resin, precision 3D printing

The Yakovlev Yak-17 aircraft was one of the first serially produced jet fighters in the USSR, developed directly from the earlier Yak-15 design. It served mainly as a training and light fighter aircraft at the turn of the 1940s and 1950s. The primary user was the Soviet Air Force, but it was also operated by Warsaw Pact and other Soviet-aligned Eastern Bloc countries. The Yak-17 played a role in training the first generation of Soviet jet pilots and was showcased at parades and air shows, demonstrating the technological progress of the USSR shortly after World War II.

Model enhancement – advantages of the AW72006 set

This set includes a pair of resin wheels (main and tail) featuring realistic tread pattern, clearly defined bolt detail and very accurate shape. A distinctive feature is the delicate side surface, which emphasizes scale proportions and significantly increases the collector's value of the finished model. Thanks to the use of resin, the wheels are significantly more detailed than typical plastic parts, and their assembly poses no challenge for both intermediate and experienced modelers.

This set is especially recommended to modelers seeking the highest level of realism, aircraft modeling enthusiasts focused on the beginnings of jet aviation, as well as collectors of Soviet aircraft from the Cold War era.

• Assembly difficulty: 2/5
• Recommendation: ideal for model enhancement, suitable for both intermediate and advanced modelers

By choosing Armory Models AW72006 you can be sure that your Yak-17 model will stand out due to highest manufacturing quality and undercarriage detail refinement.