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The drag and side braces and lock links are in the partially-unlocked position (kinked in).
Video of the gear in action: www.youtube.com/watch?v=54D0_rr-7Dk
Finally finished the landing gear. Very happy with how it turned out... and still amazed that it DID turn out, in any kind of functional form. Now, onto the wings...
The cutout will be covered by the doors that attach to the gear, so you won't be able to see inside (unfortunately).
Video of the gear in action: www.youtube.com/watch?v=54D0_rr-7Dk
Finally finished the landing gear. Very happy with how it turned out... and still amazed that it DID turn out, in any kind of functional form. Now, onto the wings...
Finally finished the landing gear. Very happy with how it turned out... and still amazed that it DID turn out, in any kind of functional form. Now, onto the wings...
Finally finished the landing gear. Very happy with how it turned out... and still amazed that it DID turn out, in any kind of functional form. Now, onto the wings...
Finally finished the landing gear. Very happy with how it turned out... and still amazed that it DID turn out, in any kind of functional form. Now, onto the wings...
Finally finished the landing gear. Very happy with how it turned out... and still amazed that it DID turn out, in any kind of functional form. Now, onto the wings...
Looking through the top of the "wing" at the fully-retracted gear.
Video of the gear in action: www.youtube.com/watch?v=54D0_rr-7Dk
Finally finished the landing gear. Very happy with how it turned out... and still amazed that it DID turn out, in any kind of functional form. Now, onto the wings...
Landing at Eglin AFB (shares runways with Ft. Walton Beach airport), I saw a flight of 3 F-15s take the runway.
Finally finished the landing gear. Very happy with how it turned out... and still amazed that it DID turn out, in any kind of functional form. Now, onto the wings...
The lock link on the drag brace that prevents it from retracting.
Video of the gear in action: www.youtube.com/watch?v=54D0_rr-7Dk
Almost ready to test ;) Gear is mounted into a temporary test jig to ensure proper clearance and operation.