(New Version) Mini Talon Removable Landing Gear

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I had several people inform me that their kit from Banggood was missing a steering arm/horn and a small collar needed to fit inside the shaft, so I redesigned the landing gear to eliminate these pieces. Now you can print everything required for installing landing gear on your Mini Talon easily. https://youtu.be/qJZGLSQbhl0 Parts Needed: - Landing gear kit from Banggood or any wire spring landing gear using M2 wire. - Used for front nose gear: https://www.banggood.com/DIY-60-Level-Tail-Wheel-Bracket-Assembly-for-RC-airplane-p-908726.html - Used for rear gear: https://www.banggood.com/2mm-Aluminum-Landing-Gear-Set-For-25-40-Class-Electric-RC-Airplane-p-1151154.html - 2 MR128ZZ bearings for front shaft: (FastEddy is my favorite eBay seller for quality bearings in the USA shipped fast!): https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=MR128ZZ&_sacat=0 - 1 Emax ES08 metal gear servo (analog or digital): https://www.banggood.com/EMAX-ES08MA-II-12g-Mini-Metal-Gear-Analog-Servo-for-RC-Model-p-935479.html OR https://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Emax-ES08MDII-Metal-Digital-Micro-Servo-p-68600.html - 2 M3 hexagon nuts with 5.5mm (.216") flat to flat (wrench size) for front servo housing to skid. - 2 1/4-20 hexagon nuts with .360" flat to flat (23/64" wrench size) for rear gear. - Various M3 screws. I am not specifying the control linkage since there are many options available, and you probably already have something that will work. Parts Needed: - Landing gear kit from Banggood or any wire spring landing gear using M2 wire - Used for front nose gear: https://www.banggood.com/DIY-60-Level-Tail-Wheel-Bracket-Assembly-for-RC-airplane-p-908726.html - Used for rear gear: https://www.banggood.com/2mm-Aluminum-Landing-Gear-Set-For-25-40-Class-Electric-RC-Airplane-p-1151154.html Instructions: Front: 1. Cut the foam out of your front skid like you see in the picture, then glue it into place using either E6000 or UhuPor and let it set up. 2. Once the glue has setup, install the servo housing with the landing gear in place and fasten using self taping or M3 screws. Rear: 1. There are two choices for attaching the rear gear to the belly mount: - Use the hexagon nut mount. - Choose the drill (#7/.201") and tap (1/4-20) version. DO NOT GO ANY BIGGER, remember this is not a solid piece! 2. In both cases, use nylon screws to hold gear to belly mount! This will allow them to break in a severe landing rather than ripping the gear off the plane! 3. You will need to drill 2 new holes slightly larger than your nylon screws, and 2.75" apart on your aluminum gear (1.375" from center) See notes below if your screw heads hit the curved part of the gear 4. Glue pieces to fuselage: Once you have everything fitted and are satisfied, use either E6000 or Uhu Por to glue the rear belly mount into place and install your landing gear. Note: I changed out the wheels that came with my gear for larger wheels since I use a grass runway.