Bf 109 G-5/6, HP Hampden, He 111 H-6

White Metal Replacement Undercarriage Roundup #13

Scale Aircraft Conversions
1/48, 1/35 and 1/32 scales

Reviewed by Brett Green

Scale Aircraft Conversions is a long-standing model company that mainly produces cast white metal replacement undercarriage sets.

Originating in the USA as early as 1990, SAC now has a vast range covering most new releases and back catalogues in all the major scales, even some quite obscure subjects.

Why white metal? Well, white metal parts can be produced in low production runs which is helpful for esoteric types. In some cases extra detail needs to be added to plastic kit parts and once again this medium lends itself to master modification. Also, sometimes the white metal repacements can be broken down more simply than the original plastic parts.

Most importantly the white metal medium is both robust and lends itself well to adjustment after installation.

I have used SAC undercarriage legs on a number of ocassions and they have always made it much easier to fine tune the height, rake and splay of the legs.

SAC continues to expand their range with the following three recent releases:

Item No. 48491 - HP Hampden Landing Gear (for 1/48 ICM Model)

This is a total replacement of the main undercarriage and tail strut legs.

19 white metal parts are included.

They will be able to be adjusted once glued in place, ensuring main legs and tail strut are in alignment.

Item No. 24015 - Bf 109 G-5/6 Landing Gear (for 1/24 Airfix kit)

This is a simple drop fit replacement for the landing gear of the new Airfix 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-5/6.

The main undercarriage legs are cast in one piece each with hydraulic lines and oleo scissors sourced from the kit parts.

Tall tail wheel strut is also supplied.

They will be able to be adjusted once glued in place ensuring the correct rake and splay.

Item No. 35023 - He 111 H-6 Landing Gear (for 1/35 Border Model kit)

Wrapping our roundup this time is a complete replacement underrcarriage for Border Model's impressive 1/35 scale Heinkel He 111 H-6.

The set is made up from 18 white metal parts.

The main landing gear are cast in one halves each plus retraction struts. Separate detail parts are also included.

In the case of all these releases, metal castings are clean with no obvious pitting and only minor flash that will be fast and easy to clean up with a sharp hobby blade.

Instructions are not included, but they really are not required.

All Recommended.

Thanks to Scale Aircraft Conversions for the review samples..

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