RE: Goldberg Ultimate 10-300 build
tough choice, there are reasons to go either way. use 1/4" nylon bolts, if possible, 2 on the leading edge of the plate and 1 or 2 to the rear, the wider the surface against the bottom of the fuse, the stronger, when it's narrow, it's easy to shear of.
so, the weak link is - bolts weaker than the plate mounting OR a plate mounting weaker than the bolts. tougher choice if you have pants on, they go into the sheeting. you can pratice your 3 point landings, the slower you're moving and in a 3 point attitude, less chance of breaking anything. the safest gear mount i've seen; a wide aluminum gear (maybe 2" or more wide) and dowels ahead of and behind it, then rubber bands to hold it on. dural gear are solid, just the nature of it.
jon