Lancman Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Hi folks, this popped up on my Facebook feed so the question is has anybody heard of or used them? if so what’s the quality like. https://3d-chute-expert.myshopify.com/products/1-32-tornado-landing-gear-for-italeri?variant=44010511892707 cheers graham Uncarina and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_t Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Graham, Don't know much about them but the gear "looks" good. I ordered 2 sets about a week ago. We'll see how they look when they show up. Scott LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyWan Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Oooo...BTW what's the difference between early/late gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I think the early nose gear has two scissor links, one in front and one in the back. The later nose gear has only one link. The Italeri IDS kit has this option IIRC. AnthonyWan, Uncarina and JayBee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevepd Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I used them for my F-4J build and purchased the drogue chute. It was a great quality bit of 3D printing, very well packag3d for going around the globe and arrived in good time. Go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 My set just appeared this morning, beautifully designed and printed , all they need is a coat of paint and some decals , and you have some of the best looking U/C components I've ever seen - Excellent service , less than 2 weeks to the UK Tomcatfreak, Kagemusha, LSP_Kevin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_t Posted October 10, 2023 Share Posted October 10, 2023 Mine landed on my doorstep this afternoon ......man .....the gear looks great !!! one set going on a GR.4 in Kandahar build. Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I bought the Early ser as I'm backdating my kit back to a GR1A in Green/Grey gotta love the early gloss finished aircraft Kagemusha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyWan Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 12 hours ago, Scotsman said: I bought the Early ser as I'm backdating my kit back to a GR1A in Green/Grey gotta love the early gloss finished aircraft A GR1 in 1990 would have had the “early” gear right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsman Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Yup , as far as I know the only difference was the positioning and number of springs on the nose gear leg. My current project is a GR1A ZA404 in the markings of 2Sq Circa 1994 after the A upgrades , so I'm pretty sure it would still have had the "early" gear , although I may to be proved wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 I think the dual scissor links were deleted back in the late 70s or very early 80s. The vast majority of GR1s had the late nose leg. Scotsman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 One quick question , how strong will these be? They really do look good[ a little pricy for me] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zola25 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 6 hours ago, CRAZY IVAN5 said: One quick question , how strong will these be? They really do look good[ a little pricy for me] They have a metal core inside so they should be really sturdy. The only build experience I have with 3D printed landing gears so far is from the JetMADS Viggen. Those are really strong and carry the weight of a full resin kit. Its really a heavy kit so I wouldnt worry at all about these. Its a great idea and I hope they will continue to make landing gears for many other kits.. They look amazing /Niels CRAZY IVAN5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancman Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 Just ordered mine and it’s coming with a set of nozzles also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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