[lanslide]

Originally Posted by Captain Eddie

FVD. comparing your pic of a P-39 in post #12, vs the HM P-39 in post #17, one really can see, as has been previously remarked upon (by Hawk, if I remember correctly), that HM moved the landing gear back to make it sit correctly. Would I be safe in assuming that the landing gear is placed properly on the EasyModel?

Cap'n Eddie, you do realize that HM's is on the right and IXO's is on the left in post #17 don't you? HM's looks very good to me! Why did you refer to EasyModel's? I have not seen that one yet.

[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by lanslide

Cap'n Eddie, you do realize that HM's is on the right and IXO's is on the left in post #17 don't you? HM's looks very good to me! Why did you refer to EasyModel's? I have not seen that one yet.

lanslide,

He was referring to my post where I stated that the Easy Model P-39 tips on its tail. No picture of that one has been posted, and he pointed that out (since he doesn't have one).

FVD

[lanslide]

Originally Posted by FormerViperDriver

lanslide,

He was referring to my post where I stated that the Easy Model P-39 tips on its tail. No picture of that one has been posted, and he pointed that out (since he doesn't have one).

FVD

Are you sure FVD? He is referring to post #12 and comparing it to #17. I think he thinks that the model on the left is HM's and I don't want him to make that mistake! Oh Cap'n Eddieeeeee...

[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by lanslide

Are you sure FVD? He is referring to post #12 and comparing it to #17. I think he thinks that the model on the left is HM's and I don't want him to make that mistake! Oh Cap'n Eddieeeeee...

Well, yes, he is comparing the picture in post 12 which presumably represents the real thing (by the way, that picture is to be credited to Pappy in post 8, I only quoted it), to post 17 which has IXO and HM models pictured. Both of these employ "tricks" with the main gear to make the airplane balance properly.

I made the point that my Easy Model P-39 does not balance, therefore his question about whether the gear was correctly represented on that one. The answer is yes. But it tips...

FVD

[lanslide]

Originally Posted by FormerViperDriver

Well, yes, he is comparing the picture in post 12 which presumably represents the real thing (by the way, that picture is to be credited to Pappy in post 8, I only quoted it), to post 17 which has IXO and HM models pictured. Both of these employ "tricks" with the main gear to make the airplane balance properly.

I made the point that my Easy Model P-39 does not balance, therefore his question about whether the gear was correctly represented on that one. The answer is yes. But it tips...

FVD

I see...we need to see a similar photo comparison of the EasyModel vs. Hobby Master (but hold down the EasyModel). The main gear on the HM looks correct to me though - it is not angled back. It is, however, positioned (incorrectly) toward the trailing edge of the wing so I guess it is wrong after all.

[FormerViperDriver]

Originally Posted by lanslide

I see...we need to see a similar photo comparison of the EasyModel vs. Hobby Master (but hold down the EasyModel). The main gear on the HM looks correct to me though - it is not angled back. It is, however, positioned (incorrectly) toward the trailing edge of the wing so I guess it is wrong after all.

Yes, that was the whole point of the discussion.

I like HM's solution better than IXO's, but I think the best would be for the manufacturer to just add a little extra metal weight to the nose of the model.

If someone ever makes a P-61, this will be a serious consideration.

FVD

[lanslide]

Originally Posted by FormerViperDriver

Yes, that was the whole point of the discussion.

I like HM's solution better than IXO's, but I think the best would be for the manufacturer to just add a little extra metal weight to the nose of the model.

If someone ever makes a P-61, this will be a serious consideration.

FVD

Ohhhhh! Well - why didn't ya just say so? hehe (I know - you did)! Sorry for the interruption (I'm up to speed now). Carry on...

[Captain Eddie]

Originally Posted by lanslide

Are you sure FVD? He is referring to post #12 and comparing it to #17. I think he thinks that the model on the left is HM's and I don't want him to make that mistake! Oh Cap'n Eddieeeeee...

Rest easy, lanslide, I am very aware that the HM is on the right, and IXO on the left. I was asking FVD about the EasyModel as he has one IXO's solution is even worse, what with the angled landing gear. I suspect I may like the overall finish etc of the HM over EasyModel, but I have a hard time getting over misplacement of the landing gear. I'll probably get an EasyModel or two, and either mount it on the stand, cement BB's up front (if possible), or use double-sided tape under the front wheel.

By the way, thanks for the quick response, FVD.

PS to lanside, thanks for your concern!

[lanslide]

Originally Posted by Captain Eddie

Rest easy, lanslide, I am very aware that the HM is on the right, and IXO on the left. I was asking FVD about the EasyModel as he has one IXO's solution is even worse, what with the angled landing gear. I suspect I may like the overall finish etc of the HM over EasyModel, but I have a hard time getting over misplacement of the landing gear. I'll probably get an EasyModel or two, and either mount it on the stand, cement BB's up front (if possible), or use double-sided tape under the front wheel.

By the way, thanks for the quick response, FVD.

PS to lanside, thanks for your concern!

I have an EasyModel "Snooks" and they painted the underside sky blue and there are no nose guns or nose gun fairings! Otherwise it's an okay model.

[hawkonevoodoo]

Originally Posted by FormerViperDriver

Looks like it to me. But the price to pay is that it falls on its tail (I'm keeing mine on its stand for that reason).

I don't mind HM's solution and prefer it to IXO's, but really, the best solution would have been to weigh the aircraft's nose with a little extra metal. Anyway, minor point. But if someone ever makes this plane in 1/48 (dreaming?), I hope they follow my suggestion rather than mess around with the gear position..

FVD

I suggested that months ago when they first realized it would be a tail sitter. They tell me that because of its small size there wasn't any room to add weight up front so they did what they did. If you take a look at the little guys you can see that there definitely is no empty space on it.