Actually, a tail dragger configuration is recomended over a tricycle one for models operating from "rough" fields. This is primarily because the steerable landing gear in the nose must be longer to reach the ground in order to keep the appropriate cleareance so your prop does not think its a plow.

Because the nosegear strut is longer, the servo which turns it has more to turn. The screw holding the arm that the control cable is attached to is more likely to slip (I've had a lota of trouble w/ this) since the force acting on it is stronger (the bumps and holes the plane taxis over).

<u>However,</u> if you think tricycle gear would really help your flying, GO FOR IT. Get a sturdy nose gear (like Fult's dual-strut ) install it properly, place the nosegear servo close to it, check the CG as you don't want it too nose heavy and go bore some holes in the sky. Recomendations are just that. Recomendations.

Mark in Missouri