More nice metal gear from Scale Aircraft Conversions. This one is for the very large 1/72 XB-70 that has recently been reissued by Italeri. This was originally an AMT molding and can benefit from replacement gear.  This set has the complex main gear struts and retraction gears along with a nose gear leg and oleo scissor. These are direct replacements for the kit parts so no instructions are needed. As you can see from the image, the casting is top notch.

The gear is quite sturdy and all one needs to do is clean up the mold seams, paint things and install them.  Don't sweat getting thinner bits that might get a bit bent in shipping. By slowly working them back into position, they are as good as new. It is one of the realities of cast white metal that we all come across.

You can order these direct athttp://www.scaleaircraftconversions.com if your local hobby shop or favorite on-line retailer does not stock them.

February 2010

Thanks to Scale Aircraft Conversions for the review set.

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