Meng MAZ-543M Sagged Wheel Set 1:35

[Mike]

MAZ-543M Sagged Wheel Set
1:35 Meng Models

This set of resin wheels is designed to fit their new 9A52-2 Smerch in 1:35, which I've just reviewed here, to replace the kit parts with something a little more detailed that has a degree of sag engineered in. The set arrived in a black box, and inside is a stunning orange liner, plus eight resin wheels with moulded-in hubs, all individually coddled in small bubble-wrap bags. The wheels are all cast on small tapered block with three sprues attaching it to the bottom tread-blocks on the sagged part of the tyre.

There is also a number embossed on the side of the casting block, ranging from one to eight. This is because Meng haven't just made one master and cast it eight times, but have instead made eight masters in different positions so that the tread-blocks and nomenclature embossed into the sidewalls is in a different position, as would most likely happen in the field. This adds a little realism and shows Meng's dedication to the finer points of modelling.

The casting is first-rate, as is the detail, and the pour stubs have been located so that clean-up is minimal. The picture above shows two wheels of the eight that had snapped off the blocks during transit. Little more than a buff with a sander would see them ready for a wash in warm soapy water and then installation. Below is a picture lifted from Meng's site showing the wheels painted and weathered – and very nice they look too!

Conclusion
While the kit parts would probably suffice for most modellers, these resin replacements are easy to use, more detailed, and more robust long-term.

Very highly recommended.

Review sample courtesy of

[jmc.pt]

Hello

Can anyone tell me if these wheels could fit on Trumpeter´s MAZ Scud B (or any other of their MAZ trucks)?

TIA.