Thanks, John (@johnb). I feel like I've kind of jumped into the deep end of the pool with this project.

Time for a brief update. Work continues on the Beaufighter, though slowly. I usually put in about an hour or so every couple of days, so this will be a drawn-out process.

I've been focusing on the wheel wheels and landing gear/undercarriage as this will ultimately determine if the model will use a wheels-up or down configuration. I really want to do wheels down.

The first picture shows an early test fitting of the main undercarriage components in the starboard engine nacelle.

The next picture shows more of the gear components test fitted. I've discovered that I will have to make some modifications to the shock absorbers to change the mounting for the two struts that are used to raise and lower the main gear. The mounting points for these struts have to be moved further inboard. I will also have to fabricate a new part for the ram (which expands to lower the landing gear and contracts to raise it). The one that came with the kit is too short.

This is wonderful scratch building indeed, Greg @gwfabian
With those details it even looks like it is able to extend and retract.

Thanks, Spiros (@fiveten). It's getting there, slowly but surely.

This certainly has been a lesson to me, @gblair. A lot of trial and error has gone into this. I hope this thread can be of assistance to others if they decide to go down this road.