Once again, IPMS/USA expresses our thanks to Ross at Scale Aircraft Conversions for providing one of his metal gear sets to use and review! This is a basic metal upgrade for Kotare’s magnificent Bf-109K. What does the SAC gear bring to the fight? Two main gears with the torque links installed, and the extended stroke tail wheel assembly. Three parts guaranteed to take care of your investment in Kotare’s excellent work.

The Kotare design allows you to install the gear at the end of your build, which is a perfect solution, and the metal gear will add resilience in case of shelf rash. This set is well worth the extra bit of cash to enhance your model!

I recommend that you install the gear on the door and paint it separately before installation as this makes for a sturdier glue joint, and can be accomplished after painting the plane itself. Once finished, slip the gear in with a bit of CA glue, and you are done. As a bit of a confession, the fit is so good that I did not need to glue the main gear into their sockets.

Thanks again to Ross at Scale Aircraft Conversions for providing this gear to the IPMS/USA. I fully recommend this set!