{"product_id":"1-35-m151a2-weighted-wheel-set-for-tamiya","title":"1\/35 M151A2 Weighted Wheel Set (For Tamiya)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your Vietnam or Cold War era soft-skins a critical upgrade with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/35 scale resin replacement wheel set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed specifically to replace the rubber or plastic tires found in the classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya M151A2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e kits, these wheels add weight and gravity to the vehicle's appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic \"Loaded\" Effect:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The M151 was a small vehicle often tasked with carrying heavy loads—from recoilless rifles and TOW missiles to radios and rucksacks. These wheels feature a distinct \"bulge\" and flattened bottom, simulating the vehicle's suspension compressing under the weight of a combat load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Unique Rotations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To prevent the model from looking toy-like, the set includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 road wheels, each cast at a different rotation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This ensures that sidewall details, valve stems, and tread imperfections do not align perfectly, creating a natural, candid look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\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 (round, no bulge), perfectly suited for mounting on the rear panel carrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Replacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Engineered to fit the Tamiya M151A2 axle stubs, offering a vast improvement in tread definition and sidewall detail over the standard kit parts.\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 M151 \"MUTT\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM151 Military Utility Tactical Truck (MUTT)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the successor to the Korean War-era M38A1 and the spiritual grandson of the WWII Jeep. Developed by Ford, it utilized a unibody (monocoque) design rather than the traditional body-on-frame construction, offering more ground clearance and a lower profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe A2 Upgrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e While the early M151s were notorious for rollover accidents due to their swing-axle rear suspension, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM151A2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (introduced in 1968) featured a redesigned semi-trailing arm rear suspension that significantly improved stability and safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService History:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The M151A2 saw extensive service with the US military and allies from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the Cold War, including operations in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrenada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeirut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It remained the primary light utility vehicle until it was phased out in favor of the HMMWV (Humvee) in the late 1980s and early 1990s.\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 Tamiya M151A2 Ford MUTT and M151A2 with TOW Missile Launcher kits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Replikator Model Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53846603792659,"sku":"3568010","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5805\/0835\/files\/3568010.png?v=1771507360","url":"https:\/\/replikator.ca\/products\/1-35-m151a2-weighted-wheel-set-for-tamiya","provider":"Replikator Model Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}