Airplane Stands

[cmelt27]

I really liked the clear airplane stands 21st used at ComicCon, and could easily use ten or so of them. I spoke with Zach about the availability of these stands for purchase, and, as most of us probably know, they aren't for sale.

SO, instead of posting this in the ComicCon thread where it might get lost, this is a plea/reqeust/suggestion/whatever to 21st to make these (or similar) 1:18 (and 1:32) stands available for purchase.

It's not like I am asking for a Zero or anything...

[vulgarvulture]

I'm with you. Those stands look great. I had asked about these as well, and received the following reply:

There seems to be some legit interest in those stands. I know that they were done just for the show but I think there is some real interest for them.

I will have to bring it up with 21st and see what the deal is. I think based on fan reaction it is something that could be done and sold through the Fan Club at least to start.

-Z

Let's not hold tk0211 to anything here about what 21st might do, but at least there might be hope that the sale of stands would be discussed.

[kimtheredxd]

If nothing else maybe 21st could let us know who built them and maybe that company can mass produce them?

[JimBob55]

A good suggestion. I'll vote for the stands if they are offered.

JimBob

[aferguson]

what stands are these?

[kimtheredxd]

they are the clear ones as seen in the pictures from comic con of the 21st booth.

[Threetoughtrucks]

Stands sound great, helping to display planes above say a ground vehicle, or even above another plane on shelf level.

I'm probably asking for too much.

Maybe...., on second thought..., forget it. I have too much on my collecting plate to start thinking about collecting your planes

TTT

[laughinggravy2]

Having assembled quite a few of those stands, then putting planes on them, I can honestly say that they seem pretty practical. Here are some points I'd mention on them:

1. Perfectly cut and clean acrylic.
2. Well designed with drillouts simulating bulkheads.
3. Nice lines and angles, that lend themselves well to the effect of the aircraft "flying".
4. Assemble/disassemble easily, and provide a sturdy base.
5. The only "con" I can think of, is that these have no attachment system. The aircraft simply sit/balance on three contact points in the "leveled off" mode. Some aircraft models are better suited to this than others. A solution would be a small dab of hotglue or other non-permanent adhesive to each point.

Overall, I think they'd be an asset to anyone wanting to display their aircraft. You'd just need to figure out a better way of securing the aircraft to the stand. Should be easy enough.

[digger]

Interesting there is so much interest in these and there was not so much in the big display stands they were thinking about making available.
My question is how much space do they really save or is that not the point? I really don't know the answer and am wondering. As TTT said I guess you could put a ground vehicle tight against the stand but it seems you still need a ton of display space to have multiple planes even on stands - unless of course the stands had adjustable height then you could stagger the AC and get more in a tighter area...sorry thinking while I type....I better get some coffee

PS - Can they hold P-47s, and the larger birds?

[vulgarvulture]

My question is how much space do they really save or is that not the point? I really don't know the answer and am wondering

As you suggest, it's not really the point of the stands for space savings (for me, at least). I like the option of displaying the planes on a desktop, and at various dive and climb angles.

I make a wall stand for my Pappy's Corsair. The plane sits on a well rounded off triangular-shaped piece of plywood (painted black). The plywood is mounted on 'lazy susan' style turntable hardware, which itself is mounted on a bracket attached to the wall. I like the display because it's something a little different, and you can rotate the plane 360 degrees to view it from all angles.

Laughinggravy2 confirmed my 'fear' about the stands in that the planes are not secured. That would not stop me from buying them, but I'd definitly make sure the the planes were secure (living in earthquake country always has one thinking about how things can get damaged by a shaker. BTW, my Corsair is secured to the plywood with fishing line around each wheel ).

[INTREPER]

Has anyone been able to find any information regarding these?

[cmelt27]

Intreper, from what I remember, I was told at ComicCon that these stands were specially made for the Con. There is not a company that makes them.

[INTREPER]

Too bad nobody got a super close shot of the stands. That could help me reproduce them.

[laughinggravy2]

I assembled close to 20 of them. Got their every angle burned into my memory .

[INTREPER]

I assembled close to 20 of them. Got their every angle burned into my memory .

Maybe you can sit down and put those pics and paper so we can start making some

[Pippps]

I went ahead and hosted these images for everyone's convenience...

[tko211]

I think 21st may make these available for sale in near future. I know there had been some talk of that at 21st recently. I will look into it a little more for everyone.

[KWR190]

Yes please TKO also the ones they had last year that held 10 planes.
Kurt

[tko211]

Hang tight on the 10 plane display. I put 3 of them together for my collection. They hold 30 planes in a 3' x 9' space in my house.

These are so cool and I think 21st is about ready to see what interest is there on them. You perfer black or silver? That will be the next question! I am going to haul them up to my office and take some detailed photos there for 21st!

They are soooo cool!

[KWR190]

Black for me the planes should stand out except the black 109.
Kurt

[toyktdlgh]

Black would be a great generic color as well as silver. Sure would be great to see these produced for collectors. I think I would have to choose the black.

[vulgarvulture]

I think 21st may make these available for sale in near future. I know there had been some talk of that at 21st recently. I will look into it a little more for everyone.

Right on, tko211. It's great having you as a liason.

[INTREPER]

I think clear is the only way to go with these. That way you really get that feeling that the plane is flying in front of your eyes.

[toyktdlgh]

I think were talking about the large display stands. Not the clear plastic ones. I would love to see some of those as well.

[tko211]

The small ones would be clear. Its the larger 1:18 scale plane holder I was talking about. These are aluminum, they hold 10 airplanes anything from a P-38 to a 109. They stand roughly 6 feet tall. and take up less about 2' x 2' of floor space.
The one question is would people want them in a powder coated black or a natural silver. (detailed pics will appear on Area 21 sometime next week) I think we are going to do an article specifically for them to see what the interest level may be. I already own 3 from the first prototype batch.