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Old 04-01-2012 | 10:17 PM
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Default RE: CMP 120 Zero ARF Build thread

Next; The Zero has a very distinctive gear leg, so I have modified my second Robart 7/16''(9.5mm) strut to look better. First the oleo mount is cut off the lower strut and then the strut is drilled for the oleo pin. next it is clamped in a vise, heated and bent. the oleo needs a bit of a relief cut into it for the lower end and the oleo stop on the upper strut has to be filed down a bit for the proper extension. I am using 3 3/4'' (95mm) Robart wheels. I'll use some automotive repair resin (Bondo) on the lower strut later to make it less round and look more like the reference picture.
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