Originally Posted by auldprop

Im building a P51 d as above and wonder if you have any tips. I was going to use the fixed gear but after installing the plywood doublers to the wing ribs I decided to install electric retracts.
I am inclined to leave the original doublers in and add the ones for the retracts as it will improve strength rather than damaging the ribs trying to take out the fixed gear doublers. any comments please?