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Old 10-26-2010 | 04:46 PM
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Default RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf


ORIGINAL: TobyFlies

<span style="font-size: larger;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dangaras -

<span style="line-height: 115%;">For the 2.75" dia wheels, I assume they will rub on the upright part of the axle. You mentioned, "the wheel thickness may be too wide for the existing axle, ie, the wheel stopper wont fit without the wheeel rubbing on the upright" What is the solution for this problem?</span>

I am looking to put bigger dia wheels on my PZF4U Corsair for grass field landings and take-offs. I like the Dubro lite wheels but noticed they have a larger dia hole than what the PZ Corsair land gear wires are. When you say, "the thru-hole will need a shim to stop the wheel from wobbling on the axle..." what is the best method/technique toshim the axle with?

Thanks in advance for your's, or anyone else's,input. Ihave become addicted to RCplanes this year. BTW, Ishould have the Airfield 1450mm P 51 v2 Mustang waiting at my doorstep when I get home and can't wait!

Thanks again,

Toby</span></span>
Get some brass tube &amp; glue/epoxy pieces long enough to accommodate the wheels &amp; collars. To use even larger diameter holed wheels, you can get some of the stiff cleartubing as well to slip over the brass and fit in the wheel thru hole....