Capt Kremen Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON CRAGG Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Bowers Posted March 9, 2023 Share Posted March 9, 2023 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON CRAGG Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Graham, it was a while ago but they came from our friends at AliExpress £10.00 for a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Bowers Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 2 hours ago, SIMON CRAGG said: Graham, it was a while ago but they came from our friends at AliExpress £10.00 for a pair. Thanks for that. Wouldn't have thought of them as I'm not tuned in to that source. I'll have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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