The Modelling News: Preview: Five new sets in February from Def Model

Def Model has made (at least—maybe more) five new sets for your recent model purchases, with new wheel sets for halftracks, Eagles, a UAZ, & Trippels. These all look like an improvement on the originals. See more about them in our preview.

Preview: Five new sets in February from Def Model

Danish Utility Vehicles Mowag Eagle IV Sagged wheel set for Vespid 1/35 kit

DEF Model DW35178

4 Resin Parts & Wheel mask

1/35th scale

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This is the Eagle IV wheelset that is being used by the Danish Army. It is one of the new products this month. This is a resin production product. It reproduces the Michelin tyres used by countries other than the Bundeswehr.

-Danish Utility Vehicles Mowag Eagle IV Sagged wheel Set for Vespid Kit

-Correct tyre tread pattern, Fine detail "MIchelin 335/80R-20 XZL tire"

-These wheel set wheel covers are designed to be used as kit parts. So separate wheel cover parts are not included.

-It consists of 2 front wheels, 2 rear wheels and wheel mask seals

In particular, the wheels were made from the later models of the Eagle IV. They reproduce the same form as the Duro III, the parent vehicle. The base kit was made with a simple shape of the part that is covered by the wheel cover, so I focused on detailing that part. It won't be visible when assembled.

Soviet UAZ 469 Utility Truck Sagged Wheel set (for Zvezda 1/35)

DEF Model DW35179

1/35th scale

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There were wheels for Trumpeter's UAZ-469 before, but the connecton to the wheels was slightly different, so it was ambiguous to apply, so it was reproduced exclusively for the Zvezda kit. The wheels for the Zvezda kit have simple shapes so that they can be applied to Trumpeter, so they apply easier than the opposite case.

-Soviet UAZ 469 Truck Sagged Wheel set for Zvezda new 1/35

-Correct tyre tread pattern, Fine detail "CCCP 840-15 Military tire

-2 front, 2 rear sagged wheels, 1 spare Wheel and wheel mask

The wheels for the UAZ Van kit, which had the same structure as the original, were combined in a different way of wheel connection. It was another reason to make it new.

Trippel SG.6 sagged wheel set for Das Werk kit

DW350075

Four resin wheels & Wheel mask in this set

1/35th scale

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The size of the wheels is based on my research, so they are slightly larger than the base kit wheels. These seem more chunky than the kit's wheels, with some more detail for the modeller.

-German Trippel SG.6 Sagged wheel set—for 1/35 Das Werk kit

-It reproduces the exact size and shape of Continental 7.50-17 Gelande tyres.

-Naturally self-weight deformed tyre shape.

-It consists of 2 front wheels, 2 rear wheels and wheel mask seals

WW2 German Sd.KFZ 250 Sagged front wheel set

DW30076

1/35th scale

2 Resin Parts & Wheel mask

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The new front wheel set for the Sd. Kfz. 250 is available in four types. It is a simple type of wheel that is inserted into the wheel axle; it is not made specifically for a specific product but can be applied to most products (however, slight adjustments may be necessary depending on the length and thickness of the pins for each product.).

It is a vehicle in which the back of the wheel is quite visible; there was an effort made to show the realistic back of the wheel. There are 3 types of tyre sets, and a mixed set for Rommel's Greif was prepared separately. Scheduled for release within this month.

-German sd.kfz 250 Halftrack Sagged front wheel set (1) for 1/35 sd.kfz 250/Demag D7 kit
-It reproduces the exact size and shape of Continental 6.00-20 Extra Gelande tyres.
-Naturally self-weight deformed tyre shape.

-Includes 2 resin parts and Easy Mask Seal.