f5guy Posted Friday at 01:27 AM Share Posted Friday at 01:27 AM 12 hours ago, jenshb said: Are the legs coming down from the wing really that weak? The critical point would be the bogie and the axles to the wheels. Unless the plastic is like a sponge or so soft or thin it can't hold it's shape, then surely it shouldn't be necessary to scratchbuild the entire undercarriage? I think that the strut coming down from the wing would probably be okay, definitely so if it was reinforced with a brass rod as you mentioned. However, I think that the spot where the axle bogey connects to the main strut is going to be the problem. The plastic is fairly soft, while the plastic of the kits parts is rather thick and heavy, and I just don't see those gear legs holding up for long under the weight. I would welcome a set of brass gear legs from another manufacturer. I only mentioned SAC, as to my mind, they're the most likely candidate to produce such a set. If I'm proven wrong and someone else does them, that would be great too! Regards, Fred. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TommyP Posted Friday at 12:07 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 12:07 PM @f5guy and @jenshb I'll be your guinea pig - I'll build mine with the kit parts and we'll see how the plastic holds up. In time there may be some metal legs released and I can always replace he gear in due course if needed. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted Saturday at 04:49 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:49 PM On 1/22/2021 at 5:07 AM, TommyP said: @f5guy and @jenshb I'll be your guinea pig - I'll build mine with the kit parts and we'll see how the plastic holds up. In time there may be some metal legs released and I can always replace he gear in due course if needed. Tom Hi Tom, I'm looking forward to seeing you finish this kit! I couldn't stop myself, and ended up cutting the major parts off of the sprue's last night. Even without cleaning up the fit looked to be pretty good. I told myself that I wasn't going to start this kit until there was some aftermarket wheels and landing gear legs, but I may not be able to contain myself 😆 Fred. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TommyP Posted 14 hours ago Author Share Posted 14 hours ago On 1/23/2021 at 4:49 PM, f5guy said: Hi Tom, I'm looking forward to seeing you finish this kit! I couldn't stop myself, and ended up cutting the major parts off of the sprue's last night. Even without cleaning up the fit looked to be pretty good. I told myself that I wasn't going to start this kit until there was some aftermarket wheels and landing gear legs, but I may not be able to contain myself 😆 Fred. Good man! Make sure you keep us updated on your progress! Milliput and some careful sanding has worked it's magic with the pylons... Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Tail issue has been resolved - swivel plates made from thin plastic card: Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr Starting to look the part: Untitled by Thomas Probert, on Flickr On to the engines themselves next... All the best, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago You're really not helping me resist temptation at all Tom 🤣 Keep up the great work! Fred. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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