retracts for 1/16 scale guillows airplanes

[woundedbear]

I was just thinking is there any retractable landing suitable for Guillows (3/4'' = 1'.0'') or 1/16th scale model airplanes? I am kind of getting ahead of myself here," I have yet to cover any of the 4 Guillows airplanes that I've built ", but when," I bought my first and so far only transmitter and 6 channel receiver ", some years back. At the time the nearest hobby shop that sold RC stuff was just closing their doors," this is why I buy things like balsa wood and model airplane dope from SIG if I buy 150 dollars worth I get free shipping ". Looks like the days of Mom and Pop hobby shops are gone the way of independent Grocery Stores, and Pharmacies. But back to my topic, do any companies make retractable landing gear for Guillows (3/4'' =1'.0'') or 1/16th scale model airplanes? When it comes to retractable landing gear the only thing I know is is basic stuff, " and I'm not too sure about that ". I think retracts come in only three flavors, Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Electric but I am not sure of even that

[Bill Gaylord]

I have a thread with the FW190, with MPI micro retracts installed. Getting them to fit without thickening the wing requires a good bit of effort. The tailwheel is also retractable and steerable. The model is actually lighter than another Guillows FW190 build that I have flown, but when I get around to flying this model, I doubt I would ever use the fragile retracts, unless it proves to be a really good flyer and only after some number of flights. I also used them for the Dauntless, where they are probably comparably as strong, as the gear legs are shorter.

[davidchoate]

I'm Starting a Spitfire thread soon where I will be Using the MPi micro Retracts. I enlarged the plan to a 34"WS for several reasons, but I plan to build the smaller version with the super heavy die cut wood. This stuff is more like spruce ! I will get familiar with the areas and test different ways to mount and actuate them on the smaller one so I wont waste a bunch of good contest wood. I never did them (retracts ) yet. I usually mess the first few up. Horizon has micro electric retracs for just under $100.00 I think.I cut out the pieces after work.