Out2gtcha Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, executor70 said: Was there a problem with the kit gear? Why did you switch to these? What is the advantage? With the size and weight of a model like this, Its generally thought that the extra strength would go a long way to making sure a model like this doesn't collapse after years of possibly setting on the stock OOB gear. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor70 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Out2gtcha said: With the size and weight of a model like this, Its generally thought that the extra strength would go a long way to making sure a model like this doesn't collapse after years of possibly setting on the stock OOB gear. Okay so this is a theory, not any real life issue....... Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 As Brian states - really just additional strength. I *suspect* the kit gear may well be up to the job, although the insert sections provided in the kit look like they were originally intended to be some sort of die cast metal, rather than the plastic parts supplied in the kit. I'm also doing a Privateer that will be heavier - so thought I'd best go for strongest option! Will try and post some photos later today of the brass items - and how well they fit with the kit parts. Iain Martinnfb, Ryan, Out2gtcha and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
executor70 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Awesome, would love to see pics. A little extra strength doesn't hurt Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 minute ago, executor70 said: Awesome, would love to see pics. A little extra strength doesn't hurt Indeed. I've seen many a model much smaller than nearly 42" collapse under the weight of itself on OOB gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonCornes Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 The question of metal gear reinforcement is an interesting one. In other Trumpeter/Hobbyboss kits you have the same injection moulded undercarriage 'core' elements but you also get a set of white metal parts and are expected to use the metal, much as Tamiya do with some of their kits. It looks as though HB either 'forgot' or decided to save some money. Ali has jumped into the breach and done what HB failed to do and I for one am very glad because I would hate to think the wheels may end up either breaking off at the axles or bowing inwards and the brass replacements mean its not an issue and having saved so much compared to a similar HKM kit, we have plenty of aftermarket that we can add to the kit and still get nowhere near the HKM sort of price. I have one set if brass legs in the 'J' kit box and a second set on order for the inevitable B-24D ! Now I want to see what Eduard are going to pull out of a hat - apart from colour etch interior sets. They did B-17 wheels - which Iain is using for his B-24 - and so I suspect a B-24 set will be the next step but I am intrigued about whether they will do replacement resin turrets. Time will tell! Simon Paul in Napier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Apologies for lack of photos earlier in the week - simply ran out of time... I'll do a separate review tomorrow - but, in the mean-time, some shots with the kit parts. The new brass inserts are direct copies of the inserts in the kit - albeit a tiny fraction smaller due to material shrinkage - nothing that's not easily fixed when fitting to the plastic outer sections: I have some doubts over the shape of the HobbyBoss kit leg - but still working through that one and have not had time to evaluate/compare properly. And with an Eduard 'B-17' wheel: Nose leg: Off to do some more Spitfire stickers - but hopefully will get a little more time on the Liberator wings later this weekend. Have fun! Iain Azgaron, Out2gtcha, nmayhew and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Those look really good, especially with the wheel - what a beast it's going to be! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Yay - got the shapes sorted at last! New Meng kit - sorry - couldn't resist! Meanwhile... Iain Anthony in NZ, Spooky56, LSP_Paul and 15 others 8 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgaron Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Nice looking gear! Håkan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonGUSA Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 5 hours ago, Iain (32SIG) said: Apologies for lack of photos earlier in the week - simply ran out of time... I'll do a separate review tomorrow - but, in the mean-time, some shots with the kit parts. The new brass inserts are direct copies of the inserts in the kit - albeit a tiny fraction smaller due to material shrinkage - nothing that's not easily fixed when fitting to the plastic outer sections: I have some doubts over the shape of the HobbyBoss kit leg - but still working through that one and have not had time to evaluate/compare properly. And with an Eduard 'B-17' wheel: Nose leg: Off to do some more Spitfire stickers - but hopefully will get a little more time on the Liberator wings later this weekend. Have fun! Iain Hey Iain Did he remove the 1,2,3 numbers from the legs before he cast them? Also check out my comment in 1 to 1's post on LSM about the tires and wheels. You can use Aires P-38 main wheels/tires for the front tire and wheel tgey both used 36SC tires. Ron G Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted February 2, 2019 Author Share Posted February 2, 2019 Hi Ron, Numbers removed on the brass castings - but you'll still need to drill out the loops either side of the main-gear axles. Interesting - hadn't thought about P-38 main wheels for nose wheel - downside is they are braked units - and I want to do them without covers. I have a P-61 unit - but that's not the standard B-24 hub pattern. You may have given me an idea though... <wanders off to dig out P-38 kit> Iain Paul in Napier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonGUSA Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Iain there are some pictures of the Aires P-38 wheels and the kit wheels on LSM in 1to1's post. I can't post pictures here Paul in Napier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Osvald sorensen Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Anybody know how much weight to ad to the nose, to avoid it to be sitting on its tail? Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted February 3, 2019 Author Share Posted February 3, 2019 Welcome aboard Tommy! In answer to your question - not yet! Brass nose leg insert will help a small amount. Instructions say 300g ahead of the cockpit - but we'll see... Iain Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts