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Fiberglass Wheel Pant Assembly
The plans and instruction manual show wooden wheel pants too. But fiberglass pants are 2-3
times lighter than wood, more durable, typically cheaper, and a lot less work. So I recommend
fiberglass pants. You can make your own fiberglass pants by first assembling one wooden pant
and using it, as a plug, to make two molds. Else, high-quality fiberglass pant sets are available
from
Micko Aircraft and Accessories
at
www.mnbigbirds.com
.
The pant is secured to the strut by blocks of wood resting against the oleo portion of the
strut and the axle in a hole in layer E. The entire assembly moves up and down with the oleo.
When compressed, the pant moves into the bottom of the wing.
Cut openings for the wheel and strut.
Drill ¼” holes in the pant sides for
Save the scrap.
the axle.
Summary of Contents for Ki-15 Babs
Page 12: ...12 Stab attachment bolt access holes ...
Page 60: ...60 Completion Views ...
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Page 67: ...67 Smaller Babs in trainer squadron colors RCM plans ...
Page 68: ...68 In Flight Photos ...
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Page 72: ...72 Donald Thorpe Photos ...
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Page 74: ...74 Full Sized Photos First prototype Smithsonian photos ...
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Page 76: ...76 Arrival in London ...
Page 77: ...77 Markings ASAHI NO118 MITSUBISHI NIPPON ...
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Page 81: ...81 Alternate Color Schemes ...
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Page 84: ...84 Four View Drawing ...
Page 85: ...85 Paint Masks ...