{"product_id":"1-35-canadian-lav-iii-weighted-wheel-set-late-hubs","title":"1\/35 Canadian LAV III Weighted Wheel Set (Late Hubs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade your modern Canadian armor projects with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/35 scale resin replacement wheel set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, specifically designed to replicate the \"Late Style\" hubs found on up-armored and later-production LAV IIIs. This set provides the critical \"weighted\" look essential for depicting a vehicle heavy with combat upgrades.\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\u003e\"Late Style\" Hubs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Accurately reproduces the reinforced hub pattern seen on later variants of the LAV III, particularly those deployed in the latter stages of the Afghanistan mission and during domestic training post-2010. This is a key detail for accurate modeling of the LAV III LORIT or upgraded chassis.\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 Weight Effect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As the war in Afghanistan progressed, the LAV III received significant armor packages (MEXAS, slat armor, etc.), drastically increasing its weight. These wheels feature a realistic bulge and flattened contact patch to simulate this immense downward pressure on the Michelin XML 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 avoid the repetitive \"toy-like\" appearance of identical wheels, this set includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 road wheels cast in different rotations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The sidewall markings, tire tread, and hub orientation vary on each piece for maximum realism.\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 The set comes with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone unweighted spare tire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (no bulge), ready to be mounted on the rear hull rack or stowed on the turret bustle.\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: Evolution 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 served as the primary mechanized infantry vehicle for the Canadian Army throughout the war in Afghanistan. While highly capable upon its introduction in 1999, the realities of asymmetric warfare and IED threats necessitated constant evolution.\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\u003eUp-Armored \u0026amp; Upgraded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As the mission shifted to the dangerous Kandahar province, the LAV III fleet was rapidly upgraded. This \"Late\" period saw the addition of heavy bolt-on armour, turret shields, and electronic countermeasures.\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 Heavyweight Contender:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These upgrades saved countless lives but added tons of weight to the chassis, stressing the suspension and tires. Modeling a \"Late\" LAV III without weighted wheels misses a crucial aspect of the vehicle's stance and character during this intense operational period.\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 (Late\/Up-Armored builds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Replikator Model Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53846598222099,"sku":"3568006","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5805\/0835\/files\/3568006.png?v=1771505726","url":"https:\/\/replikator.ca\/products\/1-35-canadian-lav-iii-weighted-wheel-set-late-hubs","provider":"Replikator Model Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}