RE: Shrike 40 ARF vs Kit built
Crazy4flt is right.I have the Shrike arf and folded the l/g on the first landing.I cut a hole on top of both wings to epoxy the gear blocks back in.They were at best held in with hot glue.I am running a OS .46 AX with a 2.5 " spinner and a APC 10x7 prop.It Is fast and I have flown it in a very steep dive with wide open throttle.Held together fine.Defineately take the time and access the gear blockcks.2holes,1 on each wing,approx 1"x1" above the gear.Just poke a sharp object up threw the gear hole to locate,cut,and then epoxy.Very simple.I would hit the firewall also.Just my .02.
John