The landing gear is built the same way as the full scale. I used clear hickory, wrapped with aluminum, and riveted with brass tubing. The cross bars have 2-56 threaded rod epoxied into the ends, and bolt through the legs. The bottom fairing is solid and is attached to the front and rear cross bars. the top fairing is hinged along the leading edge, and is not attached to the rear bar. As the axle moves up, stretching the bungee cords, the top fairing moves up with it. Gravity and wind hold it in place when airborne. I made the top fairing/hinge by bending the aluminum around the wire hinge pin. I then marked both pieces and cut out alternate spaces with a dremel cutoff wheel. The bungee cord in the pictures will be replaced with a larger diameter cord, after painting.