{"product_id":"1-35-canadian-avgp-weighted-wheel-set-late-pattern","title":"1\/35 Canadian AVGP Weighted Wheel Set (Late Pattern)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModernize your Canadian peacekeeping armor builds with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/35 scale resin replacement wheel set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Specifically designed for the \"Late\" period AVGP fleet (1990s-2000s), this set features the aggressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMichelin XML tire pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that became standard on vehicles deployed to Bosnia and utilized domestically in the later years of service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy \"Combat\" Stance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e By the 1990s, AVGPs were often fitted with additional belly armor and turret shields, increasing their weight. These resin wheels feature a realistic \"bulge\" and flattened bottom, perfectly simulating a heavy 6x6 vehicle sitting on the tarmac or hard-packed ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Unique Rotations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To eliminate the artificial look of identical tires, this set provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 road wheels, each cast at a different rotation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The aggressive tread blocks and sidewall details are oriented differently on every wheel for a natural, organic appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Kit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo unweighted spare tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (no bulge). These are essential for detailing the rear stowage racks or hull mounts, which were frequently utilized as the vehicles aged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate Configuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Essential for accurate modeling of AVGPs serving in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUNPROFOR (Bosnia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKFOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIFOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e missions, where the original early tires were replaced with these modern, run-flat capable designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AVGP: The Late Service Years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAVGP (Armoured Vehicle General Purpose)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fleet, based on the 6x6 MOWAG Piranha I, served Canada for nearly three decades. While the fleet entered service in 1976, the \"Late\" period (1990s onwards) saw significant changes to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCougar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrizzly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHusky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Balkan Missions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the intense peacekeeping missions in the former Yugoslavia, the AVGP fleet was pushed to its limits. Vehicles often had their marine propulsion systems (propellers) removed and were fitted with add-on armor packages to counter increased threats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgraded Mobility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To handle the rough terrain of the Balkans and the increased vehicle weight, the original tires were swapped for the more durable and aggressive Michelin XML tires represented in this set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Variants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCougar:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tank trainer and fire support vehicle (76mm gun).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrizzly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Infantry Section Carrier (APC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"2\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHusky:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recovery and repair vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/35 Trumpeter AVGP kits (specifically for late-era\/UN white or NATO green builds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Replikator Model Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53846597304595,"sku":"3568004","price":49.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5805\/0835\/files\/3568004.png?v=1771505364","url":"https:\/\/replikator.ca\/products\/1-35-canadian-avgp-weighted-wheel-set-late-pattern","provider":"Replikator Model Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}