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darthdrk
Feb 08, 2005, 06:23 PM
I got a chance to do some more work on my EC135 fuse. At the present I have it mounted on a Gas version LMH Helicopter crutch. It is a newer 117 crutch which is different from the older crutch which the landing gear struts have changed from front to back them being both the same. So, If youre wondering why Its jacked up in the back, thats why. I do have some custom made Landing gear mounted which I found to be much more durable than stock. The Heli would sit more level when I get around to bending me some rear landing gear the same as the front. There should be no problem fitting this on any of the LMH Helicopters 110,116,117,120. I did a little mod to the upper crutch so that the main rotor sits a little taller. It really isnt needed but That seems to be the mod I like because it lowers the CG which helps with the stability of the Heli. You really dont need to do any mods for this to fit. The body does go on without having to remove anything off the helicopter such as rotors. I was able to even work the shrouded tail over the tailrotor and mechanical gyro.

Hammmike
Feb 08, 2005, 10:03 PM
How did you make the landing gear? It looks good.

darthdrk
Feb 09, 2005, 09:24 AM
Landing gear is made from 1/4 aluminum rod (not tube), 3/32 music wire and some wheel collars. I think I spent less than $5.00 on the materials. Got aluminum rod from Lowes, the rest from LHS. used vice, hammer and pliers to bend wire and rod.