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Old 09-26-2008 | 08:28 PM
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Default RE: Fliton Element 170 ARF build

Got the gear, so seeing as the inside is mostly wrapped up, they had to go on. Needed to see what clearance I had for a prop. Looks like a 20.5x14 will fit with no worries. 22x12 will, but you will have to grease em in on landing. With the long Bolly's, it wouldn't be an issue.

So, here's some pics of how I did it. I obviously cut the gear in half, and shaped them. (Saved 5 grams)
I used the Nmp aluminum axles from Central. (Saved some there also)
I used the stock wheels, and pants.

I use the level on the deck to see if the plane is level, then I put a level on the gear, not to see if it's level, but I measure down from a "level" level, and mark the holes for the Nmp axles. Therefore assuring my plane sits level.
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