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Reviewed by Brett Green
Model Point is a new brand, but the packaging gives a clue to the lineage of this new range of model accessories. The blister pack bears an unmistakable resemblance to the amazing Moskit exhausts.
Each set includes two turned brass gear legs. These parts are very smooth and detail is crisp. No seams are visible anywhere. They will be an undoubted improvement over standard kit parts, especially the MiG-3 gear legs with their soft detail. However, some delicate surgery will be required to mate these raw machined brass gear legs to plastic kit parts to permit attachment of wheels; oleo scissors and the main mount at the top of each gear leg. These components will have to be carved off the kit parts, drilled out and carefully attached to the new brass legs. The need for these modifications makes these accessories the sole domain of the experienced modeller. You'll still want to add hydraulic lines, straps and other minor details too. Considering the important modifications required, instructions are disappointing. In fact, there is no hint of instructions with the MiG-3 set. Despite the extra work required, these gear legs will add valuable detail to these models. Recommended to experienced modellers. Thanks to Mikhail Poutnikov for the review samples. Review Copyright © 2000 by Brett
Green
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Landing
Gear Legs
The
first review sample is designed for the 1/48 scale MiG-3 by ICM (pictured
above), and the second will fit Tamiya's, Hobbycraft's or Academy's
Messerschmitt Bf 109B/D/E in 1/48 scale (pictured left). Other sets in the range
include 1/48 scale Yak-7/9 and MiG-21. Optional wheel sets are also available.