Reinforcing Sheet Metal Landing Gear

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This is a very tidy way to prevent that overloaded sheet metal gear from splaying out. Drill and countersink to accept the appropriate length of cycle spokes. We recommend Loctite on the nuts and a binding of plastic tape at the center. Adapted from 400 Great R/C Modeling Tips by Jim Newman, Volume I, an Air Age Media publication. See also this video on soldering landing gear wire, courtesy of Balsa USA.

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