Gazzas Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Looking at my Roden Albatros, it looks like there's nothing to play the part of the bungee cords that keep that simplified landing gear system together. What does everyone use? And another question: What color were they? Fabric covered? Thanks for your thoughts. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 The problem is the diameter as thread is too thin. Copper wire is a good solution. Hth Thierry Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Page 23 of this WNW Albatros instruction booklet gives a good view of the bungee. http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/productdetail?productid=3111&cat=4 Personally, I would give it a light gray (rubber) color. If you're going to add the detail, a little contrast with the rest of the gear will show it off. Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Looking at my Roden Albatros, it looks like there's nothing to play the part of the bungee cords that keep that simplified landing gear system together. Are you sure? There seems to be something binding the axle down at the bottom of the landing gear. The cord wraps over the axle, under the strut, back over the axle, under the strut and around again (and again, etc.) Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Are you sure? There seems to be something binding the axle down at the bottom of the landing gear. The cord wraps over the axle, under the strut, back over the axle, under the strut and around again (and again, etc.) Richard Richard, There is a retaining loop that keeps the gear from popping out of place if the bungee fails that is part of the molding of the strut. But there is nothing in the instructions or on the sprues that plays the part of the bungee. I have some copper wire, and some other things to try... I think I even have some fine solder I could use. Cheers! Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Richard, There is a retaining loop that keeps the gear from popping out of place if the bungee fails that is part of the molding of the strut. But there is nothing in the instructions or on the sprues that plays the part of the bungee. I have some copper wire, and some other things to try... I think I even have some fine solder I could use. Cheers! Gaz Can you post a picture of the bottom of the legs? I'd absolutely astonished if WNW missed the bungees off. Sometimes the bungees were sewn into a bag to protect them from grit, they may be modelled like that Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) Can you post a picture of the bottom of the legs? I'd absolutely astonished if WNW missed the bungees off. Sometimes the bungees were sewn into a bag to protect them from grit, they may be modelled like that Richard Richard, I'm sorry to have confused anyone. I'm talking about the Roden D.III I'm building currently, not the recently acquired WNW Albatros Trilogy. This is a photo of the kit's directions relating to assembling the L/G. The white arrow on red background points to the landing gear strut. Hope this clears up what I've been trying to relay. Gaz Edited February 16, 2018 by Gazzas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 It's a good job you are so far away.... And you even said Roden in your first post! Yes, you are right - no bungees! If you can find some, small diameter soft solder is useful for this as it is very easy to bend. Much softer than copper wire Richard Of course, you could copy what's on the WNW Albatros now you have some Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Of course, you could copy what's on the WNW Albatros now you have some You know, I didn't even think of that until you said WNW in your previous post! Thanks much! Gaz Gigant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigant Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 (edited) Hey Gaz, I found this build review: http://www.hyperscale.com/2009/features/albatrosdiii32bs_1.htm And here is the section I believe that would help you the most: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNDERCARRIAGE & WHEELS (Roden Step 15) The undercarriage went together without too much difficulty although it is pretty flimsy. I inserted brass wire so that it would attach the fuselage with some strength. I also replaced part 4B with brass tube to make it stronger. Lastly I wound fine lead wire around the axle to simulate the rubber band shock absorbers on the real aircraft. Since the wheels are best left off until later I had to glue parts 9D permanently to 6D – the wheels won't spin but then again it's not a toy you know. These assemblies were all dry-fitted to ensure a good fit and then painted and set aside for later. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edited February 16, 2018 by Gigant Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Tom, Thanks for the review and link. I bought some white metal struts, so I may actually use them. Though I have had problems getting whjite metal to stick before. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringleheim Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Tom, Thanks for the review and link. I bought some white metal struts, so I may actually use them. Though I have had problems getting whjite metal to stick before. Gaz Gaz, this is a perfect application for lead wire used for tying fishing lures. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Lead-Wire-Assortment/744541.uts?productVariantId=1598815&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=30033446&rid=20&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzLj19JSx2QIVEQeGCh380AW6EAQYASABEgKnf_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Edited February 19, 2018 by ringleheim Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Great idea! I've been thinking about lead wire for a while. It's been one of those things I put off buy using other things, but really should do. Cheers! Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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