I was going to do this as well but I can open my hatches but half of what you did. It cracks the paint and it chips off. I'm seriously considering cutting mine and and adding gear door style hinges.
Danny what kind of paint did you use on the gear? I need to repaint mine and was looking for something that will not yellow.
Last edited by FenderBean; 01-20-2015 at 08:38 PM.