RE: Nexstar Landing gear
Under the servo mount you'll see the top side of the main landing gear box. On there you'll see the top side of the gear locks. If you push these down a bit with the gear removed you'll fine the gear should lock in when you reinsert them. I had to do this to my son's NextStar. You may have to remove the servos to do this, they are easy to remove and install.
Hogflyer