BVM Foam Cradles
06-09-2019, 12:43 PM
#1
BVM Foam Cradles
Anyone own these? When I got mine the foam cut outs were bent and not straight (I assume due to heat) and I have been doing my best to use them but they are real soft. Not sure if the Texas heat isn’t helping them much! LOL
Has anyone had issues with these? I love the cradle, just may need to firm these guys up some....
Last edited by Dblex; 06-09-2019 at 01:12 PM.
06-09-2019, 01:14 PM
#4
Not yet. I did send the email today to follow up with her. Like I mentioned, this is only the second trip to the field with them in my van. I had them glued like yours and just thought they were too far apart so I closed them and and that still didnt help.
I will definitely see what Patty says. BVM has always been good about taking care of things.
I really love this cradle though....
I will definitely see what Patty says. BVM has always been good about taking care of things.
I really love this cradle though....
06-09-2019, 02:33 PM
#6
My Feedback: (99)
Let me know if you get a solution because mine for my 1/6th F16 is bowed like that too and I wanted to use it to transport but I'm afraid it might not hold up so I am switching to the belly on foam method.... I like my stand as well and hope there is a solution.
06-09-2019, 04:16 PM
#8
My Feedback: (4)
If you go to this thread and look at post 104 a person I fly with makes his own stands for his airplanes custom. A little more work, but alot cheaper and more sturdy.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-j...-2019-a-5.html
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-j...-2019-a-5.html
06-09-2019, 05:03 PM
#9
The best way to keep them from deformation ,trace the shape on the thin plywood cut the plywood from the shape minus like one inch from the top, cut the foam in the half but live the one inch from the top glue the plywood between the cut and finished they will not deform .
06-11-2019, 10:55 AM
#12
Originally Posted by Dblex
Not yet. I did send the email today to follow up with her. Like I mentioned, this is only the second trip to the field with them in my van. I had them glued like yours and just thought they were too far apart so I closed them and and that still didnt help.
I will definitely see what Patty says. BVM has always been good about taking care of things.
I really love this cradle though....
I will definitely see what Patty says. BVM has always been good about taking care of things.
I really love this cradle though....
06-12-2019, 03:11 PM
#13
My Feedback: (1)
Hey guys I have the fix, works excellent and cost about $12.00 in parts you get at home depot. Two sheets of MDF 2x2x1/4" thick. My buddy Addison just took some pictures of it and will post them shortly. Not only will it hold your model solid but you will be able to strap the rack down in your trailer.
06-12-2019, 07:18 PM
#15
Originally Posted by Zeeb
Any word from BVM?
Thanks for the mod pics! Did yours go soft as well? I really like the fix. Looks great! Just gotta find me a band saw to make those clean cuts! Thanks for sharing!!!
