Alternative Landing Gear Fastening

From Rubber Band to Zip Tie

 I used the rubber band method for fastening the landing gear allot, but in some cases I wished it would be more rigid, especially in crosswind landings. So I developed the following easy method:

 The example is my FB Terry, resembling the 3 channel antique made by Graupner. Material is as usual Piano wire and Barbeque skewers.

The Barbeque skewers are cut flush with the sidewalls and glued in.

A little bit of tape will make the bottom of the fuselage sturdy.

Now comes the trick. Cut slits for the Zip ties and push through and around the Barbeque skewers. I start with the one at the back and then do the two at the frontend. Cut away the surplus parts.

Inside you can put some hot glue on the fasteners to further spread the load. In this case I zipped from the outside of the fuselage, because it is very narrow.

You can do it from the inside for an even better looking result. Here seen at the FB Frechdax.

Good to go!