Originally Posted by
Tony Iannucelli
The "U" shaped plate I was referring to goes on top of the gear and makes a sandwich.
Some time ago someone here on RCU offered a set of aluminum brackets and plates to reinforce retracts, for, I think the Top Flite AT-6 ARF. They were offered at $30.00 a set. But, I think most could make the brackets themselves, and I mention the offer because the set wrapped around the retract as well as reinforcing the mounting plate. I think the retracts for which the brackets were made were mechanical, but the concept is valid for the electrics now so popular.
Sincerely, Richard