Well we were planning on doing the maiden this weekend. After the taxi test this is how the nose gear looked.
We took it apart and the pin supplied with the kit (8mm Pin) is not hardened at all. Could bend it with your hand.
Fortunately I had a Hardened 8mm pin in my stock and we had a machinist close and were able to make a new pin for the nose.
Hopefully maiden flight soon!
stock pin on bottom. After bending back to get it out.