Composite-ARF CARF-Models Spitfire Building Instructions page 16

Wing assembly (Strut Covers)
The strut covers were not
available at the time this manual
was written. These instructions
will help with the installation of
your covers. The landing gear
comes with four brackets that
will be used to attach the cover.
NOTE the lower gear door
bracket needs to be installed
over the lower strut retaining pin
to hold it in place or the pin will
fall out Temporally install the
brackets on the strut and install
the landing gear into the wing in
the fully retracted position. Use
a straight edge across the
opening in the wing for the strut.
Take a measurement from the
straight edge to the mounting
bracket. This will be the size of
the spacers needed to mount
the cover. Use the photos as a
guide to help you understand
this procedure. We used brass
tubing for our spacers. Start
with the spacers a little on the
long side and sand to the
correct length for a good fit of
the cover.
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