Aires

1/72 Mil Mi-8 and -17 Wheels For the Hobby Boss or Zvezda kits

Stock Number: 7209, 7217

Reviewed By  Adam Johnson, IPMS# 46619

MSRP: $7.50 Website: www.aires.cz The Replacement Part Aires has provided accurate wheels and wheel masks for the HobbyBoss or Zvezda Mil Mi-8 or -17. The replacement parts arrive in a clear plastic envelope, and include a sheet of paper and a stiff paper stock backer. The sheet includes a line image of the replacement part. There are basic instructions provided to paint and mask the replacement wheels. These wheels replace the original kit wheels. For some reason, the 7217 wheels say "recommended kit - Trumpeter", when it should say "HobbyBoss". Research Upon looking at photos of the real helicopter wheels, I'd say with confidence that these wheels are accurate. I don't see any difference between the 7209 wheels and the 7217 set. Conclusion Highly recommended replacement parts. The Aires wheels have a slight bulge and flattened on one side to simulate the weight of the helicopter. Thanks to Aires and IPMS for the opportunity to review these fine upgrade wheels.