ORIGINAL: N1EDM
One other item that I didn't like (at least on the 4-Star 40) was the use of balsa triangle stock to brace the landing gear mounting plate. At the time, this was my first low-wing plane, so I knew that the landings were going to be less than, um, perfect so I replaced the balsa stock with pine, and use a lot of clamps to make sure everything was nice and secure.
Bob
Bob,
Agreed. I notice that a lot of landing gear blocks break out. Maybe someone has come up with a good method of reinforcing the landing gear area.
Bill