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7) Landing
Gear:
a) Using the .055” wire make a U shape in the center of the wire. The
center segment should be about 1/4” wider than the fuselage. Slip a
few inches of the foam tubing down onto the wire. It will act as padding
to protect the soft foam fuselage.
b) ;Bend the wire over at a point 1” up from the existing bends. The wire
should bend forwards, and slightly outward as well. Next, at a point
1.25” further down, bend the remaining wire out. This is where the
wheels will attach. Push the tubing up the sides of the landing gear to
add to the cushioning.
c) Tie a rubberband to the high point on each side of the landing gear.
They’ll hook over the front bamboo pegs to hold the gear on, AND
provide a shock absorber effect. You might need to double the
rubberband over to provide the right amount of tension.
