1:48 Su-15TM under load

Su-15TM – weighted wheels 1:48

This finely printed resin set replaces the wheels of a model of the Su-15TM interceptor. The tires are rendered as weighted, with a realistic flat spot where they meet the surface, which suggests the weight of the aircraft on the ground. The parts offer a sharper texture of the tread and the hubs than injected plastic.

The real subject

The Sukhoi Su-15 was a Soviet twin-engine interceptor meant for the defense of airspace; the TM version was among the most numerous and served with the Soviet air defense forces. It was marked by a powerful radar and missile armament.

Working the material

• Separate the parts from the print supports and clean them up.
• Fit the wheels so that the flattened part sits level on the surface.
• Glue with cyanoacrylate glue; set the tires and the hubs apart in color.

Who the set is for

For modelers of Su-15 fighters who want faithful weighted wheels and a natural stance of the model on the ground.

This is a resin accessory for the plastic model, not a complete kit. Paints and glue are not included in the package.