F-86A Sabre Landing Gear

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Review Author(s)
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$17.00
Product / Stock #
48470
Base Kit
Clear Props F-86

Scale Aircraft Conversions (SAC) has provided the IPMS reviewer corps a set of 1/48th scale metal landing gear for Clear Props F-86A Sabre. These parts are drop-in replacements and provide a more robust landing gear set given its metal properties.

In the Package

The metal pieces are packed in a clear blister package with cardboard backing. No instructions are provided.

However, my review sample did not come with the nose landing gear and came with an extra RHS strut, part H19 (a quality control slip).

The metal landing gear set is used as drop-in replacements for parts H19 & H15 (RHS & LHS struts) and the K2 oleo arms are molded with the strut. The nose strut, part K22, was missing from my sample review, but it too should have the oleo arms, part K27, molded with the strut. Also, the nose gear extension arm, part K9, is included.

The metal used is malleable and has some give to allow for any minor bending if needed. Also, seam lines will need to be cleaned up prior to painting just like the plastic kit parts.

For paints, use a good lacquer-based primer coat. This will allow the final color coats a surface to grab onto when applied. Super Glue (CA) or 2-part epoxy should be used to bond the metal parts to the plastic. Also, it is recommended to remove any paint at the attach points. This will allow a stronger bond since there is no paint to break away from the surface of the plastic or metal.

Conclusions

Overall, I would recommend detail set to upgrade Clear Props F-86A Sabre kit. They are drop-in replacements and will make your Sabre more durable with metal landing gear. Just make sure you check the parts are all there BEFORE you take it to the cash register for purchase. And of course, SAC has been great about fixing the issues too (editors note)

I want to thank Scale Aircraft Conversions for providing the Sabre metal landing gear set and IPMS/USA for allowing me the opportunity to review.

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