Gerald Rutten

Hi, you all jet freaks!

I'm trying to find a pair of Robart #530 main retracts with 3/8" strut hole in Europe and do not have much luck!

I have home made units installed into my 1/9 Eagle and they worked OK but they do need a lot of maintenance which I absolutely don't have at the moment. (And the coming years...) So, revert to commercial units and as I haven't got much room the #530's could be ideal. They look very beefy compared to their small size, any comments? (I have used similar size spring-airs but had some problems on leaking pistons and breaking pivots, don't want to drive that road again!!!)

I also contacted directly to Robart for a week ago but they still seem to be into their winter sleep?

As my F4C scale competition proceeds I don't want to wait for a few months, someone has any ideas?

Many thanks Gerald.

Vincent

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Gerald,

I bought several sets from Tower Hobbies. Good solid gear, I believe the trunions are set up for 7/16" struts.

Vin...

Gerald Rutten

Thanks Vin, I thought they came in 3/8" as wel....

By the way, sorry for the "winter sleep" accusation, just got a reply from Gail Cane, office manager of Robart and a pair will cost me 104,- USD, excluding shipping. Not bad...!

Gerald

Rider-60

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Gerald,

I think that you should contact your local Robart dealer.
Robart will sell you only custom made items, that's their policy.
Otherwise follow Vin advices Tower works well for europe but you 'll be charged by the customs...

Florent

Gordon Mc

My Feedback: (11)

Maybe in theory - but in practice Robart has been more than happy to sell me off the shelf goods rather than telling me I have to find a dealer.

Gordon