Grumman Avenger wheels same as Hellcat's?

[Big Kohona]

<div class="postcolor">Hi all,<br><br>Can anyone tell me if the Grumman Avenger

shared the same main wheels as the Grumman Hellcat? Thanks!<br></div>

[seawinder]

<div class="postcolor">Hi all,<br><br>Can anyone tell me if the Grumman Avenger

shared the same main wheels as the Grumman Hellcat? Thanks!<br></div>

This is not a definitive answer, but the Accurate Miniatures Avenger wheels are very slightly larger diameter and between 1 and 2 mm thicker than the Ultracast Hellcat wheels.

Pip

[Big Kohona]

Thanks Pip, appreciate the reply. I've been told that during the War, several USN a/c shared the same main wheels, hence the question as I thought about replacing some less detailed wheels with a set from Aires (1/72).

[Joe Hegedus]

Someone (Aires maybe?) did a replacement landing gear set for the Hasegawa Avengers in 1/72 back in the late 90's/early2000's. Alternately, I think I saw somewhere that the Tigercat main gear wheels/tires were the same as an Avenger's, but I may be mistaken on that.

[seawinder]

Thanks Pip, appreciate the reply. I've been told that during the War, several USN a/c shared the same main wheels, hence the question as I thought about replacing some less detailed wheels with a set from Aires (1/72).

I'm pretty sure that Corsairs and Hellcats used the same wheels. It would make sense that the much heavier Avenger needed beefier gear.

Pip

[David Rapasi]

The Hasegawa F6F has 24†wheels and 32†tires.

The Accurate Miniatures TBF has 24†wheels and 33†tires.

Dave

[Tailspin Turtle]

For what it's worth, the F6F-3 SAC indicates that it has a 32x8" tire and the TBM-3 SAC, a 34x9" tire. The hubs look similar.

[Big Kohona]

Thanks everyone, your answers were very useful and most helpful! :cheers:/>