Finally, a L/G design that might work!

I got some time to work on the landing gear and came up with a design that gives the desired look and motion, while still being lightweight. I bodged together a prototype that kind-of works. Photos below.

Showing gear in stowed position.

Showing gear in deployed position.

I'm hoping that on the real thing; I can have the vertical piece on a sprung slider, to give added effect and possibly some shock absorption upon touch-down. This really needs a video...