65in P-51D Mustang ARF (Balsa)

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Product Review (submitted on June 5, 2016):

So I bought this plane several years ago but just got to finishing it and went flying it last weekend. I build it with an OS 60 nitro, you have the option for electric.
I bought it because of the value and I have to say I would do it again, even though I spent a bunch of money to make it proper, specially the landing gear. Agree with prior feedback on the dowels and poor instructions etc but the landing gear was the most problematic...( i have a great recommendation so keep reading)
I struggled with keeping the landing gear locked and burned through a couple of servos even before flying so it was already frustrating me before flying. I bought from Tower replacement mechanical gear with much better locking mechanism and got it ready to fly. On it's maiden flight it took off beautifully. I had added a bit too much weight to the back, so nose light, but after some trimming and it was fine.
I was always worried about it's weight (almost 7 lbs with all the servos) and so upon landing the landing gear wooden supports just broke off completely tearing through the undercarriage.
It gave me the opportunity to rethinking the landing gear, and after research I bought from Hobby King the Turnigy Full metal Servo-less 90 Degree Retracts 134mm Oleo Legs. I paid $35...awesome deal !!! Compared to $160 from Horizon. (just replace the wheels with the ones that came with the kit)
I rebuilt the wooden undercarriage support to fit the new landing gear and reinforced the area. Now with 2 servos gone, its much lighter and the undercarriage is solid. Happy flying. Be happy to share pics.