Dutch Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) So, what say ye B-52 model builders; Is it worth it to use True Details B-52 Wheels? Edited January 29, 2018 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) Hmm... The silence is deafening! I guess that answers my question. Glad I did not spend the money. Edited January 29, 2018 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I think the weighted effect is exaggerated. I substituted the wheels & struts from the Revellogram D on my AMT H. Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Maddux Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 For some reason I have two sets. I think the tread pattern looks great . I do agree they may be too weighted but that don't look flat either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Jonah, that then begs the question if the SAC metal struts are also an improvement on the kit parts, or are they necessary to carry the weight? Vince, worth it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Maddux Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 26 minutes ago, Dutch said: Jonah, that then begs the question if the SAC metal struts are also an improvement on the kit parts, or are they necessary to carry the weight? Vince, worth it? I'm happy with the wheels. SAC's metal gear. I've never seen anything but the plastic gear recast in metal and they bend easy. I've had no problems with the gear in the Monogram kit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 If you’re modifying the wing to have the tip gear touching, then I would at least consider the white metal struts for the tip gear, as the AMT ones are flimsy. I think the mains from the kit are fine. Jonah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BillS Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Funny you should bring this up. For grins I've been working on the old Monogram D model. I had some of the True Detail wheels but I'm going to stick with the kit parts. The resin ones are nice but not light years better. The other thing is the kit outrigger wheels are molded to the struts so separating them would screw up the struts. The old Monogram wheels have enough detail to pass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Gator52 said: If you’re modifying the wing to have the tip gear touching, then I would at least consider the white metal struts for the tip gear, as the AMT ones are flimsy. I think the mains from the kit are fine. Jonah So that is an expensive proposition just for the outriggers. Can the kit outriggers be reinforced with a paperclip depicting a hydraulic line? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Almost all of the SAC landing gear sets are just simple copies of the kit parts in white metal. No detail added, no corrections, just a direct copy of the styrene landing gear in a softer, more easily deformed material. Not sure why anyone would ever buy them. Edited January 30, 2018 by MoFo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gator52 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, Dutch said: So that is an expensive proposition just for the outriggers. Can the kit outriggers be reinforced with a paperclip depicting a hydraulic line? I haven’t tried that, but it might help if you’re willing to overlook the fact that there are no hydro lines on the outrigger struts, as there is no braking/steering on those wheels. You might try an internal brace by drilling vertically through the strut and wheel, then inserting a brass or steel rod. The exposed portion between the tire and strut could be painted black and would probably be minimally noticeable. Either way, best recommendation is to mount the wings in such a way that the tip gear just barely touches, without supporting any of the weight of the wing. That was the mistake I made the first time I modified the wings, I over corrected which put a lot of strain on the tip gear. Looking forward to to seeing some photos of your progress! Jonah Edited January 30, 2018 by Gator52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 @Jonah, Yes, that is as I suspected. I will see about drilling and reinforcing internally, or just have them resting on the outriggers as you suggest. Thanks everyone, problem solved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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