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Black Horse (BH) 64" Span Chipmunk Undercarriage


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With resumption of flying, I have successfully maidened my 'Lockdown' project the Black Horse 64 inch span 'Chipmunk'.

However, even before it's now several excellent flights, I had reservations about the long term durability of the torque wire U/C legs in their respective (soft wood) wing pockets.

At the moment, I have intention to do a bit of surgery and fit the usual stronger wing block supports as used in a typical scratch build project.

Any other BH 'Chippie' operators have their solutions?

What, from their own experience, do others recommend as a good/best long term durable fix.

My landings are reasonable, (most of the time!), but at the moment the gentlest touchdown has the wire twisting out of alignment or enlarging the socket holes.

Thanks in advance.

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On 16/06/2021 at 21:36, SIMON CRAGG said:

I have just finished the same model as a lockdown project.

 

I fitted some "low bounce" tyres and a set of Oleos plus suitable fairings.

 

So far..............so good.

Bit of a resurrection - however - I have one of these BNIB and have read and been told of the mains being a bit on the weak side, so I plan to beef it up a bit before it breaks.

 

Which oleos did you fit please?

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