Model Tech P-47 Thunderbolt Instructions For Final Assembly page 24

Step 2: Installing the Nylon Landing Gear Straps
While holding the straps in place, use a pencil to mark the locations of the mounting screws on the landing gear block.
Remove the nylon straps and drill four 5/64" pilot holes into the landing gear block.
Be careful not to drill through the top of the wing.
Repeat the previous procedures to install the landing gear straps on the second landing gear wire.
Step 3: Installing the Landing Gear Covers
IMPORTANT
Before installing the landing gear covers in the next procedure, make sure the curved edge of the gear covers are toward
the leading edge of the wing.
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Each main gear wire is held in place using two flat nylon
landing gear straps and four 3mm x 12mm wood screws.
Working with one gear wire for now, position two straps equal
distances from each end of the wire.
Install the landing gear straps using four 3mm x 12mm
wood screws. Tighten the screws completely to secure the
landing gear wire into place.
Using a modeling knife, remove the covering material
from over the four 3mm diameter predrilled holes in each
landing gear cover.