Flite Test Mini Guinea Front and Rear Landing Gear (Fixed)

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I am excited to rebuild my Mini Guinea from one of Flite Test's new Maker Foam kits. When I do this, I will create a detailed video that covers all the steps from printing to installation of the gear. This way, I can showcase what the gear looks like when it's freshly installed on the plane, not after it has been dragged through the dirt for 5 months. These parts are designed specifically to mount landing gear on the Flite Test Mini Guinea. They work seamlessly with the Flite Test medium landing gear wire and the 2" wheels for the rear gear, as well as the Flite Test mini 1.1" wheel for the front gear. It's worth noting that the front gear is not steerable but is much stronger than the steerable gear detailed in the official plans. The rear gear offers a significant improvement over the design in the official plans, withstanding the elements much better and capable of handling many more hard landings. I also included two spacers in the design, which I highly recommend using if you're using the wheels mentioned above. This will prevent them from scraping against the side of the fuselage. The front gear is meant to be cross-reinforced with small-sized Popsicle sticks mounted in the two slots going across the mount. After 5 months of use, this setup has proven itself to be extremely durable! However, I do have a few notes to share. First, I've noticed that landing my plane on the dirt section of a baseball diamond in my local park can cause the paper to separate from the foam due to the weight of the gear and the dirt and debris it encounters. To address this issue, I recommend cutting out the paper on the area where you mount the rear gear. Additionally, covering the bottom area of your plane with some kind of packing tape will significantly increase the durability of the connection between the gear and the plane. Finally, make sure to get the front gear wire as close to perfect as possible. If it's off-center, it may tend to turn one way or another when taxiing, which can be an issue. However, this won't be a major concern when taking off due to the speed at which you'll be flying, especially with a 3-cell battery.