§ Main Gear, Fixed (Optional)
T-45 Goshawk Composite
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Build Gear Mounts
Required Parts
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Main Gear Central Mounts (2) [W5]
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Main Gear Side Components (4) [W5]
Required Tools and Adhesives
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12 Minute Epoxy Adhesive
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Make two main gear mounts by bonding the two
side components to the central mount as shown
in the picture below.
Main gear mount assembly
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Use Epoxy adhesive to bond these components
as these bonds will transfer a large amount of
the load from the gear to the wing structure.
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Set aside and make sure the glue is thoroughly
dry before proceeding with the mounting of the
gear.
Cut Slots in Wing for Gear Mounts
Required Parts
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Wing [W]
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Main Gear Cover (for measuring) [W5]
Required Tools and Adhesives
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Hobby Knife
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Pen
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Flashlight
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Locate the opening for the main gear on the
bottom side of the wings (close to the flap
servos). You will notice the balsa wood sheeting
has been removed over the gear mounts.
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Using a sharp hobby knife cut away the covering
to expose the opening.
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Use one of the main gear covers to mark the
additional area on the wing you will need to trim
away for a proper fit (see picture below).
Main gear slot pre-cut in wing
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Trim away the additional covering and balsa
sheeting to create the necessary access to
mount the gear.
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Make sure that you don’t trim away any of the
internal structure as it must remain in place to
properly bond the gear mounts.