Thanks a lot vinnie, i like the ballon idea. Also, i am worried about the strut lengths. I will follow the plans and make sure the wheel ends up in the wing as shown. I bought the kit with the main retract mounts already installed. They are well done except for the dowels are 3/16" instead of 1/4". As strong as you say yours were, i assume the smaller size will be okay. Once again, thx