[Mark Dickens]

I see that several builders have removable gear tower webs. That sounds like a good thing to me. Can anyone send a photo of how they did it? I'd be making this change after the gear towers are in the plane.

 

[DanH]

I see that several builders have removable gear tower webs. That sounds like a good thing to me. Can anyone send a photo of how they did it? I'd be making this change after the gear towers are in the plane.

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=13079&highlight=tower+screws+plate+shear

 

[panhandler1956]

This is how I did mine.


http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=owens&project=236&category=3383&log=54413&row=404

 

[Mark Dickens]

Thanks, that was exactly what I was looking for. I am thinking about making a flush cover with a riveted inner flange, but I'm not sure the extra effort is worth it.

 

[flywithme623]

Another idea here

It's not my idea but it looked good at the other airplanes too

 

[mlwynn]

Opening up the towers

I did not open them completely. I took out the web between the lower two holes and found that gave me plenty of access to the towers for wiring and gear bolts. Seems a little stronger and you don't need nearly as big a plate to cover the hole and reinforce the tower.

Regards,

Michael Wynn
RV 8 Finishing
San Ramon, CA

 

[flickroll]

It's not my idea but it looked good at the other airplanes too

Michael, looking GOOD!

Jim