F-18E/F Hornet Landing Gear

Published on
November 23, 2012
Review Author(s)
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$16.95
Product / Stock #
48189
Base Kit
Revell 1/48 F/A-18E/F Hornet
Provided by: Scale Aircraft Conversions - Website: Visit Site
Parts Package

New to the Scale Aircraft Conversions line is a set of gear for a Revell F-18E/F. The set comes in five pieces with the three main gear and two small retraction links all cast in sturdy white metal. I included pictures of the gear with its plastic counterparts and the detail is good. One issue I have had building F-18 kits in 1/48 or larger scale is there sometimes is a tendency to sag based on the way the main landing gear are configured. The attachment points on this gear have a key the attaches it to the fuselage via three points of contact and, being white metal, this should prevent any long term issues. I included some shots of them on the Revell kit for reference and fit is very good.

One thing to note – these are for the Revell kit. They could be made to fit the Hasegawa offering but don't bother, just purchase set 48005, the correct gear set for Hasegawa kits.

Another nice replacement set for Hornet fans. My thanks to Ross McMillan of Scale Aircraft Conversions and IPMS/USA for the opportunity to review this product.

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