Which assembly stand do you use?
 

I'm fed up with resting my models on boxes or the grass to assemble my models at the field and think it is time I got a decent stand.

What are you guys using? Are there good ones available to buy or do you build your own? If building, do you have a generic one or a specific one for each model?

Thanks,

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This is what I use. Make it as wide or narrow as needed.

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The Byron stands seem quite popular, but recently I've seen a number of people using keyboard stands, that are adjustable for height and support a model at a comfortable height to work on. I'm going to get one and see how it works out.

Roger

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I have found that a BVM jet cradle is a GREAT Tool at least for BVM products . & a painters stand like Bob Covish shows work well.

Semper Fi
Joe

PS.. Bob this retirement stuff is OUTSTANDING :D;)

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+1 works great for any size jet to..

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Not enough hours in the day Joe. At least I'm on my own schedule

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I also have the one bcovish shows. I picked mine up at Harbor Frieght for $19.99... here is the link.


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38778

Mark

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The keyboard/harborfreight stands look ok but what happens if you need to turn the model upside down (e.g. to put the wings on)?

It doesn't look like they would hold the fuselage that well upside down.

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depending on the shape of the fuselage, it will hold just about anything fairly well. I've put everything from a Bandit, kangaroo, eurosport, YA F-18 twin, F-14, 35% aerobats all on the stand, and none of them had much issues....

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Hi Friends::)

From Spain.;)

http://www.miliamperios.com/foro/viewtopic.php?t=123661

Carlos.

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Slick, built one of these & had the plan published in a local mag.

Swap the foam inserts over to suit whatever model.

http://users.bigpond.net.au/BAC/B-36_video_page_.html

Look in the loading batteries & undercarriage check video.

Originally it had 2 x side frames & folded flat diagonally, a shelf dropped down to hold it all square.

Let me know if you want the plan & article. - John.

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Midwest makes a good model stand too. P/N is 810...sorry I don't have a picture of one, but it is on page 17 of their catalog.
The price is about $40.00.....

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I build a seperate (custom) stand for each jet out of PVC tubing and fittings that you get at Lowes or Home Depot. Many elbows, T's, corner pieces, etc, are available to make a stand that fits that particular jet exactly. Also, I don't bother using PVC cement/primer .... I just use thin Zap .... it flows into the joints nicely (you can't get the pieces apart if you tried). I then use the foam pipe insulation to cover the areas of the PVC that will topuch the airplane. Bob

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Byron Craft cuddler every time, adjustable in length, straps that don't mark-added velcro strap for holding fuselages, folds flat or comes apart...brilliant thing, available in the UK from any CML stockest
Smaller models the K&S stand is great
I have a kep board stand and it's not ideal

Dave Wilshere

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Three different models...

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Johnny, are there plans available for that stand? I would love to build one.

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Dave, that looks good.

Does it fold up small enough for you to post?

I may need a couple of other bits too so will send an email.

Cheers,

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I use a music stand from the argos catalogue (f15 for flying field and f16 with a board for workshop), Byron stand as Dave showed and I also made a stand out of pipe like Carlos for my F16 and jet provost at the flying field

Ian

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Who me? - John.

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Not you John, Johnny H. (JetflyerJ), unless you have plans for his stand, then yes:D;).

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I finished mine today. I used 1/2" electrical conduit. $1.95 for 10'. I used two pieces and I had two 10" pcs. left over. The self is storage rack I bought at Home Depot. it's 16 1/2" x 48". I cut it in half. It's enough for two stands.

It hold my 15lb Corsair and flight box.:D

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Hey Ian,

A buddy of mine makes these in AL, if you want I can PM you his # maybe he can hook you up with plans.

Hi there, in your attachement picture you had a stand for $95bucks - where do they sell this stand please?

It actually looks quite good!

Or anyone else know where its from....?

Here's a link
http://www.midwestproducts.com/store...ero-Stand.aspx
As this thread is over four years old, there has been a slight price increase.