4 foot Jupiter 2 Landing Gear

[y3a]

OK, so I've been drawing out the lines of the parts for a set or two of the landing gear parts needed for my 4 foot Jupiter 2. I've dug through as much info and SPFX shots as I can get, and planned eaah leg to consist of 2 sides, 5 steps. The parts will be done in an aluminum alloy, cut with a water cutter or somesuch and the steps are screwed in to make each leg very rigid. I may cast out some footpads too.

Any interest for your own unfinished Jupiter 2?

 

[micdavis]

Here is the set I have. If you go with brass you can solder them together. Works great.

 

[anthonypelino]

Looks great so far. Can't wait to see more!

 

[y3a]

How much heat will that take to melt the solder? Are you using resistance soldering? Thats a LOT of brass. Depending on the weight of your finished J2 you may twist a leg. How did you have yours done?

 

[micdavis]

How much heat will that take to melt the solder? Are you using resistance soldering? Thats a LOT of brass. Depending on the weight of your finished J2 you may twist a leg. How did you have yours done?

Soldering brass works like a dream, very smooth and terrific hold.

I have a fiberglass 4 footer. Very light. The strength of the lattice work created by the steps and side make it quite strong.

They are laser cut parts I got from the guy who sold me the J2.

 

[y3a]

Soldering brass works like a dream, very smooth and terrific hold.

I have a fiberglass 4 footer. Very light. The strength of the lattice work created by the steps and side make it quite strong.

They are laser cut parts I got from the guy who sold me the J2.

I build and repair HO scale model steam engines in brass. You obviously use a flame, not a 'soldering iron'.

I like the aluminum. No paint required. My hull is just a little less than 1/4 inch thick fiberglass. NOT very light weight.

 

[micdavis]

Nope, soldering iron works just fine.

And you have to paint it to get the right color to match the hull. If that's what you like.

 

[y3a]

Here is the set I have. If you go with brass you can solder them together. Works great.

WOW... Do you have photos of it finished? Did you cobble together working gear?