Scratch built oleo struts
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Hello all!
I was wondering if anyone had plans for a scratch built oleo strut.
I have made one out of brass tubing playing around but now Im ready to actually build a set for a P-38 project I have on the table.
Im looking for any proven design that may be out there or any sites that may help me. I have all the equipment needed to build them at my disposal just need a good desing.
Thanks Stan
I was wondering if anyone had plans for a scratch built oleo strut.
I have made one out of brass tubing playing around but now Im ready to actually build a set for a P-38 project I have on the table.
Im looking for any proven design that may be out there or any sites that may help me. I have all the equipment needed to build them at my disposal just need a good desing.
Thanks Stan
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Are you emphatic about doing things yourself? I ask because there are plenty of ready-made oleos on the market that would fit a P-38 nicely.
I asked a similar question some time back, as I'm building a 1:7 C-47, and nothing on the market will work. Unfortunately, I got no feedback.
- George
I asked a similar question some time back, as I'm building a 1:7 C-47, and nothing on the market will work. Unfortunately, I got no feedback.
- George
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Thanks for your reply George. I know there are alot of struts out on the market and have considered them just to get the plane in the air. I like to scratch build just for the fun of it and if they turn out nice I would use them and if not then I would goto one of the production sets. Seeing as how I have enough other planes already flying I am in no hurry at this time. Im just looking for a good design that hopefully I can build.
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RE: Scratch built oleo struts
Stan, you might browse a few web sites such as Robart's and that of Century Jet Models and take a look at how they do it. The basic concept is quite simple. Maybe your local hobby shop has some of the Robo-struts in stock that you could look at for inspiration. Good luck with it!
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RE: Scratch built oleo struts
What I would suggest is you either find a basic set, tear it apart to see how it is assembled or design one from scratch. I used a basic design with a tube sliding inside a tube. (Theoretical of course) But it showed promise. It was for a Jaguar that I was once building. I had drawn out the whole thing and even started making a mock design. What I am trying to point out is, it's not a hard thing to do.
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RE: Scratch built oleo struts
Well, here's how I did it on my Tiggerkitty. And they have lasted eleven years, so far.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/tm.asp?m=1101262
Read and enjoy.
Bill.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/tm.asp?m=1101262
Read and enjoy.
Bill.