I'm building a super chipmonk and I followed the instructions which have you assemble the fuselage and then the wing. The wing is sheeted in the front and rear and in the process of applying the sheeting the landing gear gets install so that it is under the sheeting. So now come time to slide the wing into the fuselage and it can't go because of the gear. Has anyone else run into this problem and what are some solutions?

Leester
  First let me say "beautiful job" on that wing.... Well like a fool I followed the instructions and epoxied the gear wire and blocks and stop blocks in place. I also set the blocks down in further so that the sheeting would lay over top not realizing any of what you are telling me.... A quick question, what are gear clips if you'll excuse my ignorance. You see I have another kit and I don't want to repeat mistakes.
  At this point I am thinking I might create a kind of trap door where the wing fits using the original body parts, reinforcing with more wood, (maybe plywood) between the two lower rails and using screws to button up. It won't look as clean but it's the best I can come up with.
  Anyone else want to chime in I'd be happy to listen.

Walt

Walt, Thanks. I think the correct name is Landing Gear Retaining Straps. And like Pete said when your fuse is built cut out the bottom on angles, slide and glue the wing in and glue the fuse piece back in. Reenforce the cut with 1/64th or 1/32 ply on the inside. Once you fill and silkspan and paint you'll never see it.

Here's how you use the clips. Again as Pete said Brodak kit's come with step by step instructions with pictures. This Hawker Hurricane is a Brodak kit I built totally from the instruction book. At that time I had no computer and hadn't built a plane in over 10 years.

Leester,
  On those clips will the local hobby shop have them? ... I also have a question that is more a matter of opinion for you or anyone of experience out there. When it comes to buying kits is Ebay a good source or should I go somewhere else? I tend to like kits that you build from scratch rather than ARF type which are so common now a days. Is there a maker who takes old designs and creates kits or are we left with following old plans to do that?

Walt

Let me make one comment.

I recall reading the guide for appearance judging, and it mentions (I think!) that you should get a better score by not seeing things like the clips etc. on the bottom surface of the wing.

Now I am guessing that that mainly affects only those guys at the NAT's, and not your typical local type contest.