1/48 Do 335 B-2; Bf 109 E-1/3/4/7;
P-47M Thunderbolt; Allison Mustangs

White Metal Replacement Undercarriage Roundup #16

Scale Aircraft Conversions

Reviewed by Brett Green

Scale Aircraft Conversions is a long-standing model company that mainly produces cast white metal replacement undercarriage sets.

Originating in the USA as early as 1990, SAC now has a vast range covering most new releases and back catalogues in all the major scales, even some quite obscure subjects.

Why white metal? Well, white metal parts can be produced in low production runs which is helpful for esoteric types. In some cases extra detail needs to be added to plastic kit parts and once again this medium lends itself to master modification. Also, sometimes the white metal repacements can be broken down more simply than the original plastic parts.

Most importantly the white metal medium is both robust and lends itself well to adjustment after installation.

I have used SAC undercarriage legs on a number of ocassions and they have always made it much easier to fine tune the height, rake and splay of the legs.

SAC continues to expand their range with the following three recent releases:

Item No. 48495 - 1/48 Dornier Do 335 B-2 for Tamiya

This is a total replacement of the main undercarriage and nose gear parts.

Note that the Do 335 B-2 nose wheel assembly is different to the Do 335 A.

Five white metal parts are included.

They will be able to be adjusted once glued in place, ensuring main legs and nose strut are in alignment.

Item No. 48496 - 1/48 Bf 109 E for Airfix

This is a simple drop fit replacement for the landing gear of the Airfix 1/48 scale Bf 109 E kits.

The main undercarriage legs are cast in one piece each with oleo scissors cast in place.

The tail wheel and leg are cast as a single part.

The legs will be able to be adjusted for splay and rake once glued in place.

Item No. 48497 - 1/48 P-47M Thunderbolt for Tamiya

Here is a complete replacement underrcarriage for Tamiya's 1/48 scale P-47M Thunderbolt.

The set is made up from just three white metal parts.

The main landing gear legs are cast one piece each plus one-piece tail wheel assembly.

Item No. 48498 - 1/48 P-51A/B/C, A-36, F-6A/B, Mk.Ia for Accurate Miniatures, Academy, ACE

This is a simple drop fit replacement for the landing gear of the Accurate Miniatures famil of 1/48 scale Allison Mustang kits.

The main undercarriage legs are cast in one piece each with oleo scissors cast in place.

The tail wheel and leg are cast as a single part.

The legs will be able to be adjusted for splay and rake once glued in place.

In the case of all these releases, metal castings are clean with no obvious pitting and only minor flash that will be fast and easy to clean up with a sharp hobby blade.

Instructions are not included, but they really are not required.

All Recommended.

Thanks to Scale Aircraft Conversions for the review samples..

Review Text & Images Copyright © 2026 by Brett Green
Page Created 4 November, 2026
Last updated 4 November, 2026

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