1/72 Clear Prop La-5 (Early Version) Wheel Set for CP Kit CP72014 A72013

1/72 Clear Prop La-5 (Early Version) Wheel Set Overview

The 1/72 Clear Prop La-5 (Early Version) Wheel Set (item A72013) is a precision resin aftermarket upgrade designed specifically for the Clear Prop kit CP72014, providing modelers with highly detailed replacement landing gear wheels that surpass injection-molded kit parts. This aftermarket wheel set features crisp resin casting with minimal cleanup required, accurate tire tread patterns based on historical references, detailed hub faces with proper bolt detail, weighted tire appearance with realistic sidewall bulge, and direct replacement fit for Clear Prop La-5 early version kits.

La-5 Early Version Landing Gear Details

The Lavochkin La-5 early production fighters utilized distinctive landing gear wheels that this set accurately replicates:

• Main Wheels: Large diameter tires with characteristic Soviet tread pattern and hub configuration
• Tail Wheel: Smaller diameter with period-correct tire profile and mounting details
• Historical Accuracy: Based on photographic evidence of 1942-1943 production aircraft
• Scale Fidelity: Proper diameter and width proportions for 1/72 scale

Resin Aftermarket Wheel Advantages

Clear Prop's resin wheel sets offer significant improvements over kit-supplied plastic wheels. The resin casting captures finer detail than injection molding allows, the material weight creates natural tire compression appearance, the one-piece construction eliminates visible seams, and the crisp detail accepts paint and weathering more realistically.

Installation and Finishing

For optimal results with this La-5 wheel set, remove casting blocks with sharp hobby knife or razor saw, clean mating surfaces with fine sandpaper (600-800 grit), test-fit wheels to landing gear struts before painting, prime with gray or white primer to reveal any surface imperfections, paint tire rubber with flat black and hubs with appropriate color, and apply subtle dry-brushing to highlight tread pattern and hub details.

Complementary Clear Prop La-5 Aftermarket Parts

Enhance your La-5 early version build with additional Clear Prop aftermarket components available at MPM Hobbies. The 1/72 Clear Prop La-5 (Early Version) Painting Mask on yellow kabuki paper simplifies complex camouflage application. Explore our complete 1/72 Clear Prop Aftermarket Parts collection for additional resin details, photo-etched parts, and vacuum-formed canopies. For complete Soviet fighter kits, visit our 1/72 Academy Models Prop Aircraft collection. For larger-scale Soviet aircraft projects, explore our 1/48 Tamiya Prop Aircraft collection.

Visit the Clear Prop website for complete product information, installation guides, painting references, and technical specifications for their full range of 1/72 scale aftermarket accessories.