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Old 02-28-2009 | 03:14 PM
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Default Wheel Well Inserts ???

I am planning to build another Balsa USA Enforcer. I am looking for plastic inserts for the cut outs in the wing for the retracts. I did this once before but don't know where I got the inserts. I think they were part of a different kit or ARF. I hope they would be available as parts.

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Old 02-28-2009 | 07:35 PM
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Ive seen plastic drinking cups used for the wheel well portion of the cutout. From there Id think the rest would be easy to do with balsa.

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Old 02-28-2009 | 07:56 PM
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I made mine from a two liter soda bottle and some plastic sheet that I had.
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Old 02-28-2009 | 08:22 PM
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Thanks guys... I think you both have the right idea... I'll make them out of something like you are sugesting..

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Old 03-01-2009 | 10:17 AM
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I used some 'large' cups from Sonic Drive In (they were foam) and used them for a 4" wheel - BIG drink
Old 03-01-2009 | 12:36 PM
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I made mine from wetting balsa sheeting and putting it in a tape roll to dry, then just cut to fit the size you need.
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