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Old 06-11-2008 | 11:13 AM
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Default RE: Nitro models pusher Bobcat?

I hit a hole in the runway and broke the wire leg on the right hand side at the weekend, when I went to fit a new one I realised that the wooden block had came away inside the wing.

I still have the remains of my first bobcat, so I opened up the wing to investigate how it was done and where the formers were before I got at the good one with the knife!

It was plain to see there was not much holding the blocks in place, so I made some measurements on my Bobcat and cut the wing open at the top as the blocks are glued to the bottom surface.

I added in some extra 1/4" ply pieces and some hardwood cross pieces to spread the load to the other rib which is also ply, this way the undercarriage loads will be better distributed.
In it's present configuration you could easily pull the legs apart and snap them out.

I decided to open the other side and do the same, I now also intend to turn the gear around to get it closer to the CG for better ground rotation.

I have attached two photo's with some measurements that may be off use to others, you can see from the one of the old wing how things are laid out inside and from my existing Bobcat where I have added in new wood.
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