RE: CMP BF109F BUILDING THREAD
Thanks LDM
rchorn
I guess you can use 85 degrees +/- when viewed from the front. As for forward rake, I use a diagram of the 109G2,6, tail raised to level the model, then looking at the wheel axle shaft distance from the LE cord. It has way more forward rake than CMP factory puts. See 109 LAIR online for scale info.
I don't use the degree to set my gear as much as I use a scale drawing and try to make mine look right when it sits on the ground. You can always shim a bit or even slide the retract closer to the fuse side or wing tip.
A little shimming on the retract goes along way at the axle.
Steve