Golden Era Model Service

High Quality Plan Sets and Laser Cut Partial Kits for Radio Control Aircraft

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Henry Struck's 1937 Benny Boxcar in 108 inch span




  

The bending mandrel came from K&S and they call it the Mighty Wire Bender & Coiler.



I guess when you augment it with the pipe wrench it becomes the Super Mighty Wire Bender and Coiler.



Axles will be cut to length as wheels are fitted.



The gear was clamped to the fuselage and adjusted to a level and centered position.



Before removing the clamps guide lines were drawn and holes were drilled.  .040 safety wire was used to attach the landing gear.