Meshing Question Mesh: Gear Up or Down?

[Ambaryerno]

When building a mesh with retractable undercarriage, should the mesh be built with the landing gear extended or retracted?

 

[Donamy]

I do mine retacted for the default, but it doesn't really matter.

 

[Zatnikitelman]

It doesn't really matter, but if your vehicle will be used as a static mesh that isn't a vessel yet (CVEL, UCD [I think] etc.) it will show up with its gear down. Of course, one thing I've seen used in the past is create a "launch" mesh with the parts where they should be stowed, then an "active" mesh for use when not there for visual purposes only.