Messerschmitt Bf109E Landing Gear

Published on
May 28, 2022
Review Author(s)
Scale
1/24
MSRP
$18.95
Product / Stock #
24011
Base Kit
1/24 Airfix Messerschmitt Bf109E
Provided by: Scale Aircraft Conversions - Website: Visit Site
Product

Scale Aircraft Conversions provides resin and white metal parts for scale model aircraft, most of which are drop-in landing gear replacements.

The Airfix 1/24 BF109E was first released way back in 1973 but has featured in their range on numerous occasions since, most recently as part of the ‘Vintage Classics’ range in 2020. As such, the model lacks detail compared to modern kits and any enhancements for the kit are most welcome.

The Emil’s landing gear legs are pretty simple units, and the SAC parts reflect this. With just a little clean-up, these parts are drop-in replacements for the kit parts. The only parts you’ll need to use from the kit are the tyres and outer hubs.

SAC didn’t add brake lines down the main gear legs, but in this scale, the modeller is best served by adding these themselves so it’s no loss.

The SAC parts have more detail that the Airfix parts, and the brake drum plates have also been separated from the main legs; these fit nicely into the kit wheels. Torque links are separate pieces.

Overall, a competent and useful addition to the vintage Airfix kit. Many thanks to SAC for the review sample.

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