raphaelmd Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Hey guys, I started a few months ago my second F/a-18 from Academy and having fun. I have the SAC white metal landing gears, looks quite nice but... quite soft as well and I am wonder if they will keep up due to the kit's weight? I will appreciate any feedbacks and experiences from you, to know if I keep with SAC gears or if I go with the ones from the box. Cheers Raphaël Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 In one word: no. Alas, SAC landing gear parts only make sense for small scale and or light models with landing gear legs perpendicular to the ground. For all other models I can tell you the kit parts are surely a better option as they will not fold! Thierry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 SAC landing gear will not support the weight of the model. You are better off using the kit landing gear or even better yet see if you can find a set of G-Factor landing gear. It is bronze and will hold up for ever. I used a set on my Academy CF-118 many years ago and is still holding firm. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphaelmd Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 Okay, sounds clear that I will go back to the kit parts. Now, I looked about the G-factor. Where can I find it or any possibilities to buy parts from them? No websites Raphaël Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I used the kit LG on my build, and I used epoxy to assemble the LG. No issues with them sagging after 5+ years. raphaelmd, Pete Roberts, chrish and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titan Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Reskit just announced a set on their FB page coming soon. Also F-14 gear available now. https://m.facebook.com/reskit.official LSP_K2 and raphaelmd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphaelmd Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 Wouaahh waiting for that reskit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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