Ordinance Wheels: Choosing Sizes for Artillery Carriages
By Victoria Miniatures by Victoria Lamb | Published: 2026-11-05
Category: Guide all'acquisto
Ordinance Wheels are a drop-in 3D-printed pair for new plastic guard cannons. Here is how to decide if they are the right carriage upgrade for your battery.
Quick answer
Choose Ordinance Wheels when you are building or repairing the new plastic guard ordinance cannon and want a clean, high-resolution pair that fits without axle modification. If your carriage is a different kit or you need a specific historical wheel diameter, measure first and treat these as a conversion part rather than a universal replacement.
Why wheel size matters more than wheel detail
On a miniature artillery carriage, wheel diameter sets the whole silhouette: it changes the axle height, the angle of the trail, and how the gun sits relative to its crew. A pair that is slightly too large can make the barrel look undersized; a pair that is too small can bury the carriage in its own base. Detail is secondary to that proportion.
The supplied catalog does not list a wheel diameter for Ordinance Wheels, so use the intended kit as your reference. Test-fit one wheel on the axle before you commit to a full battery.
The trade-off: drop-in fit versus universal fit
Ordinance Wheels are designed specifically for new plastic guard ordinance cannons, which is their strength and their limit. You get a pair that is meant to seat on that kit's axle without shimming or drilling, but you should not assume the same fit on older metal carriages, third-party cannon kits, or scratch-built gun carriages.
If you are mixing parts across kits, plan to check axle thickness and hub depth first. A wheel that fits one carriage may sit proud or bind on another.
When a 3D-printed pair is the sensible buy
High-resolution 3D printing gives crisp spokes and rim detail that is hard to match with hand-carved replacements, and a pair is enough to finish one carriage. That makes Ordinance Wheels a practical choice for a single gun, a command battery, or a repair where one original wheel has been lost.
For a large battery, count carriages before ordering: the pack contains one pair, so two cannons need two packs. The catalog price is listed at USD 2.47 against a comparison price of USD 3.99, but confirm current pricing at checkout.
Decision rules for buying artillery carriage wheels
- If you are building the new plastic guard ordinance cannon: Buy Ordinance Wheels as a direct replacement pair; they are designed for that kit, so start there before looking at other sizes. Test-fit one wheel on the axle before gluing.
- If your carriage is a different kit or material: Measure the axle diameter and the space between the carriage cheeks, then compare with the hub of the printed wheel. If the numbers do not match, plan for conversion work or choose a wheel made for that carriage. Do not assume a drop-in fit outside the intended plastic guard kit.
- If you need a specific historical wheel diameter: The catalog does not state a diameter for Ordinance Wheels, so use them only when the intended kit's proportions are acceptable. For a precise scale project, source a wheel with a published diameter instead. Ask for dimensions before committing to a scale-critical build.
- If you are outfitting a battery: Count carriages, not wheels: one pack equals one carriage. Order one pack per gun and keep a spare pack only if you expect breakage during assembly. Check the pack quantity before checkout to avoid a short order.
Product facts at a glance
- Ordinance Wheels: Ordinance Wheels are a pair of high-resolution 3D prints designed to fit new plastic guard ordinance cannons. The intended kit is your compatibility baseline, so check your carriage against that kit before buying.
Ordinance Wheels - Ordinance Wheels: One pair of wheels is included per pack. Each pack finishes one carriage, so order the number of packs that matches your gun count.
Is this the right wheel for your carriage?
Best for
- Hobbyists building or repairing the new plastic guard ordinance cannon
- A single gun or small battery that needs crisp, ready-to-fit replacement wheels
- Conversions where the intended kit's axle and proportions are the starting point
Not for
- Carriages that require a published, specific wheel diameter for historical accuracy
- Older metal or third-party cannon kits without checking axle and hub dimensions first
- Large batteries ordered without counting one pair per carriage
