i wouldnt worry to much about the landing gear, just hand launch it and grease is in. if it were mine, i wouldnt even put is on, just skin the underside of the fuse with light ply and belly it in. ive never seen a butterfly take off from the ground well.

The other plane that comes to mind i cant think of the exact name. is it a Buzzard? ugly thing with a hgh, high wing. that will fly forever and ever.