{"product_id":"1-72-clear-prop-la-5-early-version-wheel-set-resin-cp72014-a72013","title":"1\/72 Clear Prop La-5 (Early Version) Wheel Set for CP Kit CP72014 A72013","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1\/72 Clear Prop La-5 (Early Version) Wheel Set Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 Clear Prop La-5 (Early Version) Wheel Set\u003c\/strong\u003e (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aftermarket wheel set features crisp resin casting with minimal cleanup required, accurate tire tread patterns based on historical references, detailed hub faces with proper bolt detail, weighted tire appearance with realistic sidewall bulge, and direct replacement fit for Clear Prop La-5 early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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLa-5 Early Version Landing Gear Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Lavochkin La-5 early production fighters utilized distinctive landing gear wheels that this set accurately replicates:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large diameter tires with characteristic Soviet tread pattern and hub configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTail Wheel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller diameter with period-correct tire profile and mounting details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Based on photographic evidence of 1942-1943 production aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Fidelity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proper diameter and width proportions for 1\/72 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResin Aftermarket Wheel Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and Finishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComplementary Clear Prop La-5 Aftermarket Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnhance your La-5 early version build with additional Clear Prop aftermarket components available at MPM Hobbies. The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-72-clear-prop-la-5-early-version-painting-mask-yellow-kabuki-paper-cp72014-72055\" target=\"_self\"\u003e1\/72 Clear Prop La-5 (Early Version) Painting Mask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e on yellow kabuki paper simplifies complex camouflage application. Explore our complete \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/458481271015\" target=\"_self\"\u003e1\/72 Clear Prop Aftermarket Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e collection for additional resin details, photo-etched parts, and vacuum-formed canopies. For complete Soviet fighter kits, visit our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/457076211943\" target=\"_self\"\u003e1\/72 Academy Models Prop Aircraft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e collection. For larger-scale Soviet aircraft projects, explore our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/457085485287\" target=\"_self\"\u003e1\/48 Tamiya Prop Aircraft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/clearpropmodels.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003eClear Prop website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for complete product information, installation guides, painting references, and technical specifications for their full range of 1\/72 scale aftermarket accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Prop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51719018184935,"sku":"CPA72013","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/files\/MPM_3_7b582749-0209-4cf5-8c59-6d6bd9c790a3.jpg?v=1769315629","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/1-72-clear-prop-la-5-early-version-wheel-set-resin-cp72014-a72013","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}