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DC-6B Landing Gear

Scale Aircraft Conversions 1/72 DC-6B Landing Gear First Look

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review November 2010 Manufacturer Scale Aircraft Conversions
Subject DC-6B Landing Gear Scale 1/72
Set Number 72016 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.

DC-6B Landing Gear

This release is targeted for any of the Heller releases of their 1/72 DC-6B and C-118 Liftmaster kits. 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 larger size of the Heller kit will make these a nice addition for a stronger model.

The set includes the two main gear struts assemblies as well as nose gear strut and its reatraction arm. This set will work with any of the Heller releases of their DC-6B/C-118 kits.

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!