{"product_id":"1-35-canadian-lav-iii-weighted-wheel-set-early-hubs","title":"1\/35 Canadian LAV III Weighted Wheel Set (Early Hubs)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake your LAV III build to the next level of realism with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/35 scale resin replacement wheel set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed to replace the standard vinyl kit tires, this set accurately depicts the heavy, \"dug-in\" look of a fully loaded combat vehicle.\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\u003eRealistic Weight Effect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The LAV III is a heavy beast (approx. 17 tonnes combat loaded). Standard kit tires often look like inflated balloons. These wheels feature a realistic \"bulge\" and flattened bottom, simulating the mass of the armor pressing down on the run-flat tires.\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\u003e8 Unique Orientations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To ensure your model looks natural, the set includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 road wheels, each cast at a different rotation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This prevents the unrealistic \"cookie-cutter\" look where tire branding, tread patterns, and valve stems align perfectly on every wheel.\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\u003eEarly Hub Pattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These wheels feature the specific \"Early Style\" wheel hubs, making them historically accurate for LAV IIIs as they appeared upon initial delivery and during the early years of the Afghanistan mission (ISAF).\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\u003eSpare Included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone unweighted spare tire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with no bulge, perfect for mounting on the hull or rear rack.\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 LAV III in the Canadian Army\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAV III (Light Armoured Vehicle III)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, nicknamed the \"Kodiak,\" is the backbone of the Canadian Army's mechanized infantry. Entering service in 1999 to replace the aging M113 and Grizzly fleets, it is based on the Swiss Mowag Piranha IIIH 8x8 chassis.\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\u003eFirepower \u0026amp; Mobility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Armed with a turret-mounted 25mm M242 Bushmaster chain gun and a coaxial C6 machine gun, the LAV III combines distinct firepower with high off-road mobility, capable of speeds up to 100 km\/h on roads.\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\u003eCombat History:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The vehicle became the symbol of Canada's combat mission in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It provided critical protection and mobility in the harsh terrain of Kandahar province, evolving through various up-armor packages to withstand IED threats. While significantly upgraded into the LAV 6.0 in recent years, the classic LAV III remains an icon of modern Canadian military history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/35 Trumpeter and AFV Club LAV III kits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Replikator Model Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53846597632275,"sku":"3568005","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5805\/0835\/files\/3568005.png?v=1771505575","url":"https:\/\/replikator.ca\/products\/1-35-canadian-lav-iii-weighted-wheel-set-early-hubs","provider":"Replikator Model Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}