Scale Aircraft Conversions 1/48 C-47/DC-3 Landing Gear First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | December 2009 | Manufacturer | Scale Aircraft Conversions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | C-47/DC-3 Landing Gear | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48009 | Primary Media | White Metal |
| Pros | Provides stronger gear for the Monogram kits | Cons | None noted |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | MSRP (USD) | $18.95 |
First Look
Scale Aircraft Conversions (SAC) produces an impressive array of white metal replacement landing gear for a variety of models. Some of these sets correct different issues that appeared in production kits, while others are simple common sense replacements to have stronger landing gear on your model.
This release is one of more than 60 landing gear sets available in 1/48 scale and is targeted for the Monogram releases of the C-47 Skytrain, DC-3 Dakota, and AC-47 gunship kits. You can see the nicely cast strut and retraction arm replacements for the kit landing gear as well as a new tailwheel strut. These will provide a robust alternative to the styrene struts in the kits.
One nice aspect of aftermarket landing gear like these from SAC is that you can make the change anytime, even after the kit's gear buckles for whatever reason. Unlike an aftermarket cockpit or other details that need to be incorporated during construction, you can easily extract the old styrene gear and plug in these replacements once you've got them primed and painted. Of course you can plan ahead and use them during your build-up and avoid the problems in the first place.
You can obtain SAC landing gear from your favorite hobby retailer or online hobby shop. If your retailer can't get these for you and you can't this set at your favorite online retailer, then you can get quick service from Scale Aircraft Conversions directly.
My sincere thanks to Scale Aircraft Conversions for this review sample!