Scale Aircraft Conversions 1/48 Rafale M Landing Gear First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | January 2010 | Manufacturer | Scale Aircraft Conversions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Rafale M Landing Gear | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48015 | Primary Media | White Metal |
| Pros | Provides a more rugged landing gear option for the Revell or Hobbyboss kits | Cons | None noted |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | MSRP (USD) | $14.95 |
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 Revell or Hobbyboss releases of the Rafale M. Revell and Hobbyboss have both released the carrier-based Rafale M and this release provides a nicely cast white metal replacement for the stock struts. This set will work for either release from Revell or Hobbyboss, white SAC has a different strut set for the Revell or Hobbyboss Rafale A/B/C 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!