Scale Aircraft Conversions 1/48 G4M Betty Landing Gear First Look
By Michael Benolkin
| Date of Review | July 2010 | Manufacturer | Scale Aircraft Conversions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | G4M Betty Landing Gear | Scale | 1/48 |
| Set Number | 48078 | Primary Media | White Metal |
| Pros | Stronger 'drop-in' alternative to the kit landing gear | Cons | None noted |
| Skill Level | Intermediate | MSRP (USD) | $16.95 |
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 targeted for the Tamiya 1/48 G4M Betty kit. This set is a drop-in replacement for the kit's gear, though cast in white metal to provide stronger legs for your kit to stand upon. The size of the Tamiya kit and those thin struts in styrene make for a landing gear failure waiting to happen.
The set includes the two main gear struts assemblies and their retraction arms, as well as the tail wheel strut and wheel. This set will work with any of the Tamiya releases of their Betty kit.
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!