RE: RC Plane Stand
 

Well seeing as how both of the airplanes in the gallery are Jasonkim514's, I would venture to say it is safe to assume that's his stand he's selling.

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man who cares. we're here to discuss the stand not whos selling it. what does it matter to you guys whos selling it. leave the guy alone.

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Yeah... right... I kinda agree ,but it sucks when commercial entity masquerades as a private person. Not saying thats the case here though.
$250? You've gotta agree, that's funny!

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But then again, at that price they don't have to sell very many:D

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You are absolutely correct. We are here to discuss airplane stands.

I prefer something that is at a stand up height like what my buddy makes and sells. I don't have to bend down. The plane is up at a comfy height to work on. I'm only in my 30s and never really minded getting down to work on a plane until I used his one day.

I still carry my fold up PVC stand for places that I can't stick the stands in the ground but I couldn't tell you the last time I used it.

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I love those stands, I've been using mine for nearly 20 years now. I need to build a new set soon as they don't fit the wide fuses of today's airplanes. I've never made a stand up PVC stand before but I need to. I have the fold up wooden one I was given a 10 years ago or so but it's a pita sometimes.

RE: RC Plane Stand
 

The metal ones I have in the photo fit the widebody planes. My PVC stand is one for on the ground or a bench top.

I had looked at one of those wooden fold up type stands but it seemed heavy and a PIA to set up and take down. I did like the it for the nice table top to hold parts and tools.

I might have to make an add on modification my stand come to think of it.

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Mine were made 15 years before wide bodies were even thought of. :) I do carry the wooden one with me and use it alot but I don't like the thin fuse supports. I crushed a belly pan once with it. I use it mostly for working in the shop now. I've been making a short pvc stand for each air pane I have for years but I never made a stand up type and I wonder why I never did. I don't know if I'll make them an X type or a normal H type and use 45 degree fittings at the bottom to extend the legs way out at the bottom for stability. Time will tell. PCV is cheap.

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I made one with 3 pieces of foam, 2 sides and a base, and then "laminated" cardboard on the sides for durability. it is light, you can work on the plane and stick pins, x-acto whatever in the base to keep from sticking yourself. Cost was about $6. Great for transport in the car, or just working on it.

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Hi

I have had great success with J & L sky stand. it is all steel, folds flats and can pretty much accept upto a 30% size plane easily.
All the guys at my club are in love with this stand. check out the link

www.jlproducts.net

let me know what you think.

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I use just a standard pvc pipe stand. I bought 2 from at a club for $5 a piece. They do a great job. I´ll save my other $240 dollars for servos!

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That's a really cool stand.

I like how it folds up and you don't have to get on the ground to work on the plane.

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That sky stand doesn't seem like it'll work with a pattern plane. I thought this was a pattern forum. Either way, the sky stand looks like it will work great with stunt planes but now sure about pattern planes.

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What makes you say it wouldn't work with a pattern plane?

It's adjustable for fuselage width.

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i have three pattern models 60 size, 90 size, and a 2m size, the stand works great with all three of them. plus all my 15 other models.

The best part is no bending down, all the work can be done while standing.

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o its adjustable? haha okay nvm then.

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Hmm, if you guys saw my stand you'd say I was one cheap S.O.B. It's just 2 pieces of 2" foam and a short piece of PVC. Left me enough $$$ for a few cases of fuel and a new 12Z. That is a nice looking stand though. Hey, if it makes you happy - go with it. It's all good.

John Pavlick

RE: RC Plane Stand
 

Forget the stand, use the space in your vehicle to take more PLANES.:D

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Been using mine for nothing but pattern planes for 15-20 years. Works just fine.

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Check this one out.

If u are in the mood to buy...
http://www.precision-aero.com/shop/i...ightstand.html

If you feel inclined to build your own...
http://www3.telus.net/public/conmar/Dave/stand.htm
Credit goes to Greg Finan for drawing up plans

btw-I my lhs owner keeps his 35% Cap on this stand. Does a wonderful job...

Oh and here is the thread...
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_343615/tm.htm

I just found these for sale in the classifieds...
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemid=264554

RE: RC Plane Stand
 

Here's mine, custom made for the Laser by a friend.
http://flickr.com/photos/aerowold/tags/stand/

It can be taken apart from transport by removing the two wood plugs in the base.

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Does your friend still make these?
[email protected]
Richard

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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_41.../tm.htm#419724

Here is the link about the stand that I post pictures back in 2002.