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Old 02-16-2009, 12:09 PM
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RayEMan
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Default RE: Top Flite 1/7 P-51 Build

OK, it has been a while for pictures. So, here they are. I included some of my landing gear mount customization, and some silly ones of adding the wing to the fuse to remind me that I am building a copy of the greatest warbird of all time.

The landing gear blocks were made from 2 pieces of 1/8" ply epoxied together with carbon fiber in between. I just didn't feel that the two 1/4" strips would provide enough stability and distribution of force (in case of hard landing, which never happens, right?). Plus, with these units, I felt that it was easier to match the installation in the two wings.

Well, back to work. Will post more after I sheet the top of the wing. Meanwhile, back under the weights for the wing.

-Ray

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