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'14-'18aviationcollector · 6 August 2009, 03:40 AM

Hi everyone,

Yes the Sopwith Camel has a split axle, and that's why the wheels splay when there is weight on the wheels. There is a short central axle, and then the two outboard axles are hinged to the central axle, and they move upwards, towards the fuselage when weight is applied to the undercarriage. I hope you understand what I mean! If I had time I would photograph and post a photo of the factory drawing for it.

Cheers,

David.

6 August 2009, 03:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
'14-'18aviationcollector Forum Ace Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canberra, A.C.T., Australia Posts: 1,379	Sopwith Camel undercarriage Hi everyone, Yes the Sopwith Camel has a split axle, and that's why the wheels splay when there is weight on the wheels. There is a short central axle, and then the two outboard axles are hinged to the central axle, and they move upwards, towards the fuselage when weight is applied to the undercarriage. I hope you understand what I mean! If I had time I would photograph and post a photo of the factory drawing for it. Cheers, David.