GazB Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 One of those moments of frustration in modelling when, upon looking at ref pictures, the answer still isn't clear Did the Me262 have a particular design for its nose wheel use more than most, or where they both in use? My HobbyBoss kit supplies the option of a treaded wheel, which would nicely demonstrate weathering, or a smooth version. A few pics of captured Me262s show the latter installed, but its hard to confirm if the smooth tyres were a later installation, with the treaded being earlier models. Appreciate any help Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango98 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 GazB, Simple answer is that both were used; your best bet is to find a good, clear photo of your chosen subject and be guided by it. Not much but I hope it helps. Cheers Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 1 hour ago, tango98 said: GazB, Simple answer is that both were used; your best bet is to find a good, clear photo of your chosen subject and be guided by it. Not much but I hope it helps. Cheers Dave I figured it might have been a case of both in use Cheers, Dave ^-^ Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wm Blecky Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) As I have understood it, the Me.262 nosewheel was the same wheel as used by the Bf.109G-6/14's main landing gear wheel. It could be the treaded type or smooth. Edited August 14, 2017 by Wm Blecky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 4 hours ago, Wm Blecky said: As I have understood it, the Me.262 nosewheel was the same wheel as used by the Bf.109G-6/14's main landing gear wheel. It could be the treaded type or smooth. Interesting. I wonder if there was any specific reason for one being chosen over the other. Thanks, though, Blecky Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wm Blecky Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 6 hours ago, GazB said: Interesting. I wonder if there was any specific reason for one being chosen over the other. Thanks, though, Blecky Gaz Hi Gaz, as for one being chosen over the other, strictly a guess on my part, I would suspect availability, later in the war anyways or perhaps where the 262s were operating from - a field or a paved surface. I've seen pictures of 262s parked in the trees alongside the autobahn and others where they were taking off from fields. Perhaps one tyre type was preferred over the other depending on where they were operating from? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 17 minutes ago, Wm Blecky said: Hi Gaz, as for one being chosen over the other, strictly a guess on my part, I would suspect availability, later in the war anyways or perhaps where the 262s were operating from - a field or a paved surface. I've seen pictures of 262s parked in the trees alongside the autobahn and others where they were taking off from fields. Perhaps one tyre type was preferred over the other depending on where they were operating from? Hi Blecky. I actually had a similar thought. The non-tread tyre is fatter as well, suggesting use on a different surface Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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