RE: PICA Spitfire 1/5 Please Help
Andy
I made my retract mounts from a "U" shaped peice of aircraft ply (1/4" laminiated to make 1/2") and then did move the mounts forward and angled them forward too. They do look as if they point forward a bit much but then the nose over problem hasn't been a factor either. I fly off grass, and I guess if you fly off paved runways then it would not be as critical. The ply mounts take the place of the rails, and they do provide for reinforcement when you have to notch into the main spar. I also beefed up the spar. Sounds to me like you are right on track. I used 4" wheels and don't think it looks out of liine. Hope that helps.
Sam