sharkboy1501 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Hi guys, I bought the Airfix 1/48 Dogfight Double Spitfire Mk Vb & Bf-109-E recently. It came with the display stand. I am wondering how should I build them, with landing gear down or up. Please suggest. Sorry guys, I am new here and also for this hobby. I didnt realised this is a jet section. Edited February 1, 2017 by sharkboy1501 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gb_madcat_sl Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Whatever suits your fancy. Also, what is this doing in the Jets section? Last I checked, both the Spitfire and 109 had spinny things on their noses. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I vote for landing gear down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 With the gear down, you can also drop the flaps on your Spit. Very rare to see flaps down when the Spitfire is on the ground. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 If you're going to use the stand, I'd suggest doing them gear up. To me, having the model "in flight" is the whole idea with a stand. If you're wanting to do them gear down, then IMO there's no point to the stand. As mentioned above, this one should be in the Prop section, but that's ok. This time… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkboy1501 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 thanks guys for your opinions. I just completed the 109. i build with gears down. with flaps down. it looks beautiful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 On 2/1/2017 at 3:30 AM, gb_madcat_sl said: Whatever suits your fancy. Also, what is this doing in the Jets section? Last I checked, both the Spitfire and 109 had spinny things on their noses. Mark I think he bought the upgraded version that brings those two aircraft to modern day standards! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonSS3 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 3 hours ago, sharkboy1501 said: thanks guys for your opinions. I just completed the 109. i build with gears down. with flaps down. it looks beautiful. Post some pics over on the Props section of the forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Try an in-flight display if you've never done one. I just completed my 2nd, and it's quite nice. I'll build more in-flight, but LG down will be the vast majority. I prefer to build the display, like the one my signature below. It's as much fun as building the model because you have complete freedom to do as you please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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