Scale Aircraft Conversions has developed a set of metal landing gear for the relatively new Airfix 1/72 B-24s. Airfix first released the B-24 H in 2024 and followed by the B-24D in 2025. The kit parts are stout but these metal replacements provide the opportunity for final adjustments and alignment of the gear and wheels. Airfix have addressed the shortcomings of previous B-24 designs by improving the front gear and arranging for solid mounting with 3 contact points. The old Minicraft and Academy kits have only one contact point and the Hasegawa only two. I have included photos of the parts without primer but this is only for clarity and to make it easier to differentiate the SAC gear from the necessary plastic parts. The casting blocks will need to be carefully clipped off and mold part lines cleaned up. Also test fit and adjust for the wheels you intend to use since this can be very awkward after the gear parts are mounted to the kit. The SAC parts are designed for gear down version and there is no provision for wheels up except for the plastic kit parts. As the Airfix kit calls for a total of 55 grams (roughly 2 ounces) of weight up front, the gear will need to be attached firmly for stable display. You may be tempted to add more weight but be advised that the front wheel well needs to be left open to accept the front gear. An alternative placement for weight might be behind the engines since this is slightly ahead of the main landing gear fulcrum. The kit instructions note the most appropriate placement of weight.

I recommend two-part epoxy for bonding the halves of the front gear together and for attaching the main gear and front gear in place. Photos are included from several angles to clarify the front gear assembly since the kit instructions in Step 96 are a bit difficult to understand. I have left off the main fuselage in my photos to make it easier to see how the parts are fitted.

Thank you to IPMS and Scale Aircraft Conversions for the opportunity to review this new aftermarket landing gear set.