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Old 02-24-2008, 11:31 AM
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ReaperGrim
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Default RE: Looking for Corsair tail wheel build


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If you have great ideas on actuating the gear doors, that would be a nice extension to the tailwheel build. I'm working on that part right now and have some ideas, but nothing proven yet. I've seen some using pushrods and ball links off the gear body, but it seems a shame to go to all of this trouble and have door openers that stick out like a sore thumb.

Tom
I used the pushrod idea and it works great and you can't see it really unless you lift the plane up and look directly into the opening. I have the ball link location marked on the upper part "A". It works flawlessly and very smooth.

Click [link=http://zollnermodels.com/Video/Corsair%20Tail%20Wheel.wmv]HERE[/link] to see it work.