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Old 04-11-2022, 11:09 AM
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If a kit manufacturer coordinates with a gear manufacturer its a nonissue
Old 04-11-2022, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by cockpitscale
I have a question for you all. Do you think it may be an issue with the lack of landing gears for the 79" size?
For the Corsair and Hellcat maybe because they rotate,, but the 630/635 series Robarts are perfect for that size range for conventional operation gear, IMO, I've used them on my 70" span Zirolli p-47, an 80" Span Zero and Currently on my 80" span Mig-3,, Reliable and not too expensive

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Originally Posted by cockpitscale
We are located in Europe

That makes a difference as to the customer market. Here in USA, most of those warbirds are common place. In Europe, I have no idea.
For gear, consider Electron or Behotec for electric. You would probably have to make struts that fit the aircraft, and the retract. Most are shear pins. They would be an upgrade option, and you would be able to offer electric gear. I have Behotec air and electric. The wing will break before the gear. Electron is 50/50, but they are strong too. Personally, I always disliked Robart. Especially the 622 or 645, I forget, for the P-51. Most Robart can't take side loads with a 25#+ taildragger.

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Old 04-11-2022, 12:38 PM
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I agree with scale, being in europe, your primary customer base is there. Just bear in mind that regulations on the hobby are tight. Very tight. US sales wpuld not come close to sales in europe and australia.
a US customer may be better served ordering from you direct.

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