Acrylic 1/18 aircraft display stand

YT · Post by YT » Sun Oct 04, 2009 4:54 pm

Sounds good to me, I will go take the pictures right now. Just send me a PM with your email address.

pcoughran · Post by **pcoughran** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:28 pm

I'd be interested in one for the forthcoming F-14 as it is so big will need to be able to put smaller (1/72 scale ) stuff beneath it on a shelf and I'm still leary about hanging it from fishing wire like my F16 and F18.

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:59 pm

PM Sent!

snake · Post by **snake** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:29 pm

I got one of pizzaguys stands about a month ago.
It seems to work well,and looks good.
I have California Cutie sitting on it right now.
I have ordered one of the F-16 stands,and will let you know.
It would be great if he could do one for the F-18

pizzaguy · Post by **pizzaguy** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:12 pm

This is a new stand I am working on. My goal is to develop a stand that will work with the F18, F14, F15 and future aircraft. With all the different gear and armament configurations I think this might be a solution. Right now I am testing the durability of three different types of glue. I am also working on getting the pieces laser cut. I have a couple samples coming soon and will post those.
For the curious the supports are held in place by 3M clear removable mounting squares. I attempted gluing the clear rubber buttons, but the glue melted them. Super glue gave the acrylic a frost appearance around the button, so until a better solution comes up the 3M squares are the best option.
What do you think?
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snake · Post by **snake** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:39 pm

I have one of the F-16 stands on the way.
I kind of like the look of the curved support,but I think that this design will give more support.
Whatever the design,the stand must be strong and stable.
Would be a real disaster to have an F-16 or F-18 fall off.

Keep the ideas coming pizza guy.Your work is greatly appreciated.

iflabs · Post by **iflabs** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:30 pm

Can we see your free body diagram for these stands?

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 6:04 pm

Just received my stands and I really like them! ACtually makes more room on the shelves for more planes underneath

Pizzaguy, check your PMs, I need more !

pizzaguy · Post by **pizzaguy** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:48 pm

Board member YT sent these pics to me proudly displaying the F18 stand I made to test the support placement.

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tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:59 pm

Cool! Are you going to make one for the JSI F-14 when it comes out? Might have to reinforce that one with steel

The angle/perspective on the F-18 pictures makes the model seem like its the size of the room

pizzaguy · Post by **pizzaguy** » Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:37 pm

I had a board member ask if the stands would support helicopters. Board member CW4USARMY sent me some pics. Thank You.

I am hoping Santa is nice enough to drop a F-14 off at my house. If he is then I will get one made for it as well. If not I would need to find a board member that would be kind enough to help me out.

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pcoughran · Post by **pcoughran** » Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:41 pm

pizzaguy,
I think I saw some of your stands on Ebay. I'm interested in some for 1/18 P51, BF109, Zeros, and Corsairs. Does the same stand fit all these? Also, my shelfs will only accomodate about an 8" height for the stand. I think on Ebay you were saying they were about 10" high? Is that correct? Can you adjust the height on them for a special order or 6 or so and how much would it cost?
Thanks,
Phil

pizzaguy · Post by **pizzaguy** » Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:45 pm

PCOUGHRAN,
I was not able to get the stands under 6". There is very little material to work with, so I came up with a different idea. Using the supports from the F series stands I can get them to the height you need.
PM me if your interested.

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pizzaguy · Post by **pizzaguy** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:31 pm

Thanks Moto for the images.

snake · Post by **snake** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:38 pm

Just got one of pizzaguys F-16 stands.

Turned out really nice,and allows you to display the plane "in flight".

Very happy that someone is able to make stands for these 1/18 models,and this guy is the "real deal"

This is the second one he has done for me.
The first one is the "generic" 1/18 and works on most models.

Just need a BBI F-18 specific one now.

Thanks PizzaGuy!

general hawk59 · Post by **general hawk59** » Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:57 pm

I want one of these for my JSI F-14 tomcat.

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:58 am

Received my next supply of these stands. They look really good and allow more room on the shelves! Thanks Pizzaguy! Let me know when you have one for the F-14!

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:04 pm

Hey Pizzaguy! Are you selling the F-14 stands yet?

pizzaguy · Post by **pizzaguy** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 12:54 pm

I just started. I have a basic version and a deluxe one. The LED version runs for about 30 hours. Runs off 2xAA batteries with an inclosed battery case with on/off switch.
I also have the F18 stand done.

Jericoeagle1 · Post by **Jericoeagle1** » Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:47 pm

How much will it cost (the lighted F-14 stand) and how can I get one? Also can it be made without the squadron name on it since I'm repainting mine?

fly-dk · Post by **fly-dk** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 1:42 am

Are you planning on selling these stands on Ebay - so that those of us that haven´t been member for six months yet can buy them ?

And if so - do you ship to Europe?

fightin · Post by **fightin** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:16 am

fly-dk wrote:Are you planning on selling these stands on Ebay - so that those of us that haven´t been member for six months yet can buy them ?

And if so - do you ship to Europe?

The same goes for me. Shipping to Europe would be awesome.

CW4USARMY · Post by **CW4USARMY** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:56 am

PM sent!

pizzaguy · Post by **pizzaguy** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:27 am

Fly-DK and fightin PM sent.

fly-dk · Post by **fly-dk** » Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:00 pm

PM Sent