Post by hack73 on Aug 28, 2007 15:01:58 GMT 1
I have used two methods that I have seen on the web for modifying the stock landing gear. I have just combined them with a few items I had on hand.
I had some left over fishing gear after finishing my wing struts.
I took the one end that had the loop and put that on and kept it in place by using electrical tape or black heat shrink.
I pulled it tight and wrapped it around the bottom screws holding on the cowl. Then I tied it into a knot and cut off the rest. Finally, tighten down the screw.
This keeps the gear from bend backwards.
To keep the gear from moving sideways, I used a middle bracket. I used an old metal clothes hanger and cut it into a length I could fit between the wheels. I bent one end into a hook shape. To keep it from moving, I wrapped the landing gear with electrical tape to make a better hold then slide the bracket over it. It is a really tight fit.
Once it is on, you can bend it to make it hold tighter and stretch the landing gear and slide on the other hook. Then bend that a little to secure it.
Final product:
I have to straighten it out better but you get the idea.
I had some left over fishing gear after finishing my wing struts.
I took the one end that had the loop and put that on and kept it in place by using electrical tape or black heat shrink.
I pulled it tight and wrapped it around the bottom screws holding on the cowl. Then I tied it into a knot and cut off the rest. Finally, tighten down the screw.
This keeps the gear from bend backwards.
To keep the gear from moving sideways, I used a middle bracket. I used an old metal clothes hanger and cut it into a length I could fit between the wheels. I bent one end into a hook shape. To keep it from moving, I wrapped the landing gear with electrical tape to make a better hold then slide the bracket over it. It is a really tight fit.
Once it is on, you can bend it to make it hold tighter and stretch the landing gear and slide on the other hook. Then bend that a little to secure it.
Final product:
I have to straighten it out better but you get the idea.
