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3. Wrap the gear retaining thread around the
landing gear and landing gear block. Use as
much of the thread as possible, as this is the
only thing keeping the gear from flying off on
a hard landing. Apply a generous amount of
foam-safe CA to the string on both sides of
the fuselage
Note
: It is helpful to use a needle to thread the
retaining thread through the holes.
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4. Slide the wheels onto the landing gear. Slide
the wheel pants onto the landing gear and
glue them, using foam-safe CA or silicon
glue. Secure the pants and wheel using the
wheel retainers.
Note
: Do not get glue on the axle and wheel or
the wheels will not be able to roll.
Hint
: A drop of CA on the retainers will help
keep them from falling off in flight.
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Landing Gear Installation
Required Parts
Fuselage
Tail skid
Micro wheel (2)
Main wheel retainer
Gear retaining thread
Wheel pants
Landing gear wire (right and left)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Foam-safe CA
1/16" Drill bit
Sewing needle
Silicon glue
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1. Make 5–6 1/16" (1.5mm) holes above the
fuselage brace, above and below the landing
gear block.
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2. Locate the two landing gear wires. Tie one
end of the landing gear wrapping thread to
the gear with the longer mount.
