Am I the only one? (1 Viewer)

[maddadicus]

Figuring how to convert this airplane to a gear up position? My first thought would be to dremel the wheels and struts off, imbed a peg into the top of the strut so that they could be inserted when I wanted a gear down position. Can not get any more specific till I get mine and second guess everything I just told you..Michael

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Figuring how to convert this airplane to a gear up position? My first thought would be to dremel the wheels and struts off, imbed a peg into the top of the strut so that they could be inserted when I wanted a gear down position. Can not get any more specific till I get mine and second guess everything I just told you..Michael

Gear up position? Then what. Make a stand? Hang it from a string attached to what on the plane? Or just leave it belly flopped in a field with a bent prop?

Terry

 

[maddadicus]

Gear up position? Then what. Make a stand? Hang it from a string attached to what on the plane? Or just leave it belly flopped in a field with a bent prop?

Terry

So I can play air ace with it, Mate..Didn't you ever dogfight with a plane in each hand and making all kinds of rat-t-t-tat sounds as you moved around a room? Just had one of those moments yesterday..Michael

 

[Phantom Warrior]

So I can play air ace with it, Mate..Didn't you ever dogfight with a plane in each hand and making all kinds of rat-t-t-tat sounds as you moved around a room? Just had one of those moments yesterday..Michael

Perhaps you can demonstate for us at Chicago and put on an aerial exhibition with sound effects. I'm sure someone will video it and post it.

Terry

 

[amhuff1]

I would leave the K&C Hurricane the way it is if the gear is fixed down. Then buy a Corgi Hurricane as the wheels move. Just a thought.

 

[Spitfrnd]

Figuring how to convert this airplane to a gear up position? My first thought would be to dremel the wheels and struts off, imbed a peg into the top of the strut so that they could be inserted when I wanted a gear down position. Can not get any more specific till I get mine and second guess everything I just told you..Michael

I salute your intentions, most aircraft, especially fighters, were made to be viewed airborne. That is one reason I prefer my Corgi releases to any of these. If you are serious about a conversion, the 1/72 examples by Corgi and others abound but most use a seperate pair of gear for the extended / retracted options respectively. The reason is simply that the folding struts extended to support and lock the gear down are completely in the way for a retracted position.

 

[maddadicus]

I salute your intentions, most aircraft, especially fighters, were made to be viewed airborne. That is one reason I prefer my Corgi releases to any of these. If you are serious about a conversion, the 1/72 examples by Corgi and others abound but most use a seperate pair of gear for the extended / retracted options respectively. The reason is simply that the folding struts extended to support and lock the gear down are completely in the way for a retracted position.

I often thought that commercially made wooden warbirds or now the polystone ones, could be made with the option of 2 different wheel positions as you have stated..Michael

 

[Phantom Warrior]

I would leave the K&C Hurricane the way it is if the gear is fixed down. Then buy a Corgi Hurricane as the wheels move. Just a thought.

Good point. The 1/32 corgi wheels do go into an up position.

Has anyone thought of displaying a Corgi aircraft suspended above a K&c airfield display?

Terry

 

[canucks]

I don't have a plane as yet.......jury still out as to when, if ever I will try and get one.......Very expensive for me right now......Oh well.........Haft the fun it the chase......
Regards,
Canucks

 

[Spitfrnd]

I often thought that commercially made wooden warbirds or now the polystone ones, could be made with the option of 2 different wheel positions as you have stated..Michael

That is how most of the sub 1/32 scale diecast aircraft are made. Note the two pairs of gear provided for this 1/72 Corgi Hurricane.

 

[kx1a]

Perhaps you can demonstate for us at Chicago and put on an aerial exhibition with sound effects. I'm sure someone will video it and post it.

Terry

Yes.. please

Bill W

 

[maddadicus]

Yes.. please

Bill W

I am sure there would me more than one K/C purest, who would shun me for desecrating a perfectly good model..Michael

But if I attempt it, I will show pictures..

 

[1879fanatic]

I am sure there would me more than one K/C purest, who would shun me for desecrating a perfectly good model..Michael

But if I attempt it, I will show pictures..

Michael,
The good thing about WWI planes is the gear stay down...you can hold them better for intrapersonal dogfighting Anyone who hasn't done it is a liar or an investment collector!
Mike

 

[kilted vampire]

I am sure there would me more than one K/C purest, who would shun me for desecrating a perfectly good model..Michael

But if I attempt it, I will show pictures..

Hey Mike what if you pour gas on it and set it on fire? some one did that to a half track. Am I helping now?????

 

[lancer]

Grew up flying and fighting 1/48 scale Monogram WW2 aircraft, many of which came with retracting gear. Had a blast with Hellcats, Hurricanes, Zeros, Bf 109's. Also dogfought with many a 1/48 scale Aurora WW1 aircraft. Still do as a matter of fact. -- lancer