Topflite P-40 Landing gear
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Topflite P-40 Landing gear
I have the wing panels joined and the landing gear attached. I am using fixed gear on mine to keep it simple. I do see that the fixed and retractable gear install in much the same manner. My question is, have any of you guys reinforced the the two rails that the gear assembly screw on to? It seems to me that the way it is now it won't take too many hard landings. Not to say I land hard but there is the occasional "head up the butt" mishap.
Thanks, Fourstar40
Thanks, Fourstar40
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Topflite P-40 Landing gear
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The Gear in the TF P-40 is very weak (built 2 of them) You need to use a Ply Doubler at least 1/4" thick on the inboard side of both gear ribs so you have a good strong mount for the gear. The Gear blocks simply glue down top the 1/4" ply doublers. makes for a very strong gear without a lot of weight. otherwise the gear will easily pull out.
Good luck it is a decent flying airplane
The Gear in the TF P-40 is very weak (built 2 of them) You need to use a Ply Doubler at least 1/4" thick on the inboard side of both gear ribs so you have a good strong mount for the gear. The Gear blocks simply glue down top the 1/4" ply doublers. makes for a very strong gear without a lot of weight. otherwise the gear will easily pull out.
Good luck it is a decent flying airplane