i see there there are air struts for the p51d when using retracts

my main question is can i get away with not using struts (since its kinda pricey) and just stick with retracts and the plastic covers that make it look like struts

70 usd is alot for me right now with all my other purchases im looken for a way to get retracts without the all out cost of struts also


the retracts are 3/16 wire ones


thanks for anyone info or comments ahead of time


sorry the kit im building is a top flight p51d mustang kit sold at tower hobbies incase u need to look at the kit</p>

these work ok Robart

just bolt the covers to the wire and call it good

<font size="4">Oh yea I wouldn,t trust them ,there were a set on a FW190 I paid $700 for, the woobleist under carriage I,ve ever seen and they came with the kit I,m now installing a set of Century gas  retracts that I got of a guy who had an accident in his P40 If it was me I,d be going to the buy sell option on this forum and look for a real decent set that is air over electric or similiar,3/16 aint big enough for a hard landing ,but then again its your choice I know what I,d do given your choice ,all the best with your endeavours </font>