jabow Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Does anybody know if these 48th scale metal replacement gear correct the splay of the Airfix kit gear??? Bo Roberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 While I can't speak specifically to the TSR.2 gear, all of the SAC gear that's been offered to date have been done to serve 3 purposes: 1) to provide stronger gear; 2) to provide better detailed/accurate gear; and 3) to correct sit problems. It's a good bet that they will do the job (IMO). I'm sure someone who's building the kit will pipe up shortly. Best of luck! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmorrissette Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Let me check when I get home tonight - G Factor has a lot of Brass sets coming out- they are strong and wonderfully detailed Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabow Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 They DO correct the kit gear. Talked to "The Man" himself at NCT ScaleFest!! Bo Roberts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montgomery Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Yes sir. SAC stated that he manufactured the gear at the 18 degree angle, which is the figure that some say is the "correct" angle. Airfix molded the part at 21 degrees. With a part that is not quite two inches in length it takes a critical eye to see a 3 degree difference, and since the TSR is not a widely known aircraft most who view the model will not know that there is a potential issue with the splay angle on the gear. The good news about the SAC white metal gear is that if one doesn't like the look of the 18 degree angle one can whip out the Craftsman Channel Locks and make a "field adjustment". There's some great video on You-Tube showing this aircraft flying, landing, and parked. I'm currently working on a review item for IPMS and hope to have it done by the end of the month. I'm really impressed with the SAC gear and the Eduard pe sets, and it ain't 'yo daddy's Airfix" model. For those old enough to remember the quality of the kits many years ago the TSR-2 represents a giant leap forward. For example, the fit on the fuselage is so good that it remains intact when one simply press fits the halves together! This beastie is b.i.g. so have lots of room for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewahl Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 My general observation/complaint about cast white metal landing gear struts in the past has been the poor production quality, with mold shift and parting lines very prominent. Metal plugs, pebbly surfaces, and soft detail round out my concerns. Compared to the original injection molded plastic, white metal came off second best. Has SAC done a better job in these respects? Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmorrissette Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 SAC is much better and the cast legs from G Factor are even better yet. Nothing perfect but these are much better. I know there is a review of the SAC gear in the review section plus the Trumpeter 1/32 F8 was built with a set of the gear and it corrected a perceived stance issue Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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