greetings i am primarly a 1/48 aircraft modeler mostly ww2 era . all my models are made in flight style, i seem to be a minority as far as most models i see in the magazine. are there any other gear up style modelers out there?
Welcome , Brivee…
I am sure there are others here that share your preference…enjoy
yourself and have fun on here!
Regards, Dan
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I used to build “wheels-up” all the time, but I ran out of room on my ceiling and dusting them was a pain in the butt. [sigh] I now prefer the “wheels-down” position because I can emphasis more cockpit details and it’s easier to get them into a covered case or diorama. Every now and then I build a flying version because some planes just look better in flight. (My next “wheels-up” is going to be the Bell X-1…it just doesn’t have the same feeling sitting on the ground.) [2c]
Welcome to FSM Brivee. Good to have you join us.
Enjoy the forums !!!
You’re never too old for modeling as it brings out the kid in all of us.
Hi and welcome to the asylum. I use to do gear-up myself. Now I usually just do gear down (when I do planes), for the same reason’s listed by thevinman.
I do them up or down Sometimes I’ll buy two of the same type A/C just for that reason.
Welcome to FSM brivee. The A/C forum may just be the place for you. But try to check out the other forum,too.
Welcom to the site brivee…personally I’m doing a 1/48 gear-up V-tail Bonanza…It’s just so much classier that way…Enjoy the site!!!
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Hi brivee, Welcome to the FSM forums, enjoy your time with us.
Welcome aboard Brivee. I hope you will enjoy the A/C and other forums.
mark956
Welcome to the forum, brivee. Hope you enjoy your stay here!
Gip Winecoff
Welcome to FSM, brivee!
Welcome aboard, Brivee! Glad to have you with us.
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Hi ya brivee …
Just thought I would toss my [2c] into the fray … and say howdy and … [#welcome] !!!
I used to do both as a kid. First i’d build them in wheels down position and after too many “emergency landings” (i.e. running about the house with it) one of the wheel struts is bound to break, so i chop off the other ones and close the panels… [;)]
Welcome to the Forums, Brivee!
Welcome to the FSM forums, brivee!
Welcome to FSM
welcome and enjoy. look forward to seeing your work. havent seen many inflight a/c that look realistic (not the best word). havent mastered the inflight look myself, just cant seem to get it right.