Landing Gear Reinforcement
05-07-2003, 01:37 PM
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Landing Gear Reinforcement
i have a 60 size model and every time i come in the landing gear bends and brakes my Pitts muffler b&b makes stand offs but they are for larger models i tried to make my own but it did not work out .what i would like to know are there any smaller stands off
out there that would work for me smilier to the ones b&b makes.
out there that would work for me smilier to the ones b&b makes.
05-07-2003, 06:16 PM
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Yardy,
I have purchased longer-legged, sturdier landing gear at my LHS for a 60 sized Staudacher that came with lightweight "flexy" aluminum gear. It was much sturdier than the stock gear, and did not promote bounce upon landing. I found the landings were much smoother and props, etc.. did not break. It did not add much, if any, weight to the airframe and was a much appreciated upgrade.
If you fly from a hard surface you could also tie the two axles together using safety wire, to keep the gear from spreading when you land. The downside is that it tends to catch on grass and will tip the plane over if you don't land on cement or asphalt.
Hope this helps,
I have purchased longer-legged, sturdier landing gear at my LHS for a 60 sized Staudacher that came with lightweight "flexy" aluminum gear. It was much sturdier than the stock gear, and did not promote bounce upon landing. I found the landings were much smoother and props, etc.. did not break. It did not add much, if any, weight to the airframe and was a much appreciated upgrade.
If you fly from a hard surface you could also tie the two axles together using safety wire, to keep the gear from spreading when you land. The downside is that it tends to catch on grass and will tip the plane over if you don't land on cement or asphalt.
Hope this helps,
05-16-2003, 06:25 PM
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Landing Gear Reinforcement
B&B Specialties sells a set of stand-offs that let you use 3/16" or 1/4" music wire to strengthen aluminum landing gears. I have a set on my U-Can-Do 3D
http://bennettbuilt.com/page7.htm
LANDING GEAR REINFORCEMENT STANDOFFS
Our L.G.R.S. provides you with an excellent way to beef up your landing gear. They come in a package of 4 with self-locking nuts. We have found them useful on many of the Giant Scale Models. The sheet metal landing gears found in many kits are simply inadequate for rough landings. You are constantly rebending and straightening. Our standoffs are easy to install on the strut. A length of 3/16" or 1/4" diameter music wire (not furnished) is required. Painting the reinforcement standoffs and wire the color of the strut will help hide them. We have hardened Wheel Axles, Wheel Collar Pants Mounts, and Wheels to complete your landing gear requirements.
Specify 3/16" OR 1/4" SIZE $8.95
http://bennettbuilt.com/page7.htm
LANDING GEAR REINFORCEMENT STANDOFFS
Our L.G.R.S. provides you with an excellent way to beef up your landing gear. They come in a package of 4 with self-locking nuts. We have found them useful on many of the Giant Scale Models. The sheet metal landing gears found in many kits are simply inadequate for rough landings. You are constantly rebending and straightening. Our standoffs are easy to install on the strut. A length of 3/16" or 1/4" diameter music wire (not furnished) is required. Painting the reinforcement standoffs and wire the color of the strut will help hide them. We have hardened Wheel Axles, Wheel Collar Pants Mounts, and Wheels to complete your landing gear requirements.
Specify 3/16" OR 1/4" SIZE $8.95
