Model Tech P-47 Thunderbolt Instructions For Final Assembly page 23

Insert the short 90º bend in each main gear wire into the predrilled hole in each landing gear block.
When the landing gear wires are pushed into place, they come out of the blocks at an angle. This is normal and is
necessary for the wheels to line up under the leading edge of the wing.
Before gluing the blocks into the wing in the next procedure, use a modeling knife to remove the covering material
from the gluing surfaces.
When satisfied with the fit, glue the landing gear blocks into place using a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy.
Quickly remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and use pieces of masking tape to hold the
blocks firmly in place until the epoxy fully cures.
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Push the wires firmly down into the slots.
The top of the wires should be nearly flush with the top
of the blocks.
Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering material
from over the two landing gear mounts in the bottom of the
wing. The center of each mount is located 8-1/2" out from
the side of the belly pan and each mount is 3" long and 1-3/4"
wide.
Do not remove the covering from over the precut wheel
wells that are next to the landing gear mounts.
Test-fit each landing gear block onto the hardwood
mounting rails in the wing.
IMPORTANT
Install the blocks so that the main gear wires are angled
toward the leading edge of the wing.
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