PVC Rack
 

I use these stands to build with and stack them to store and transport planes. This way I have a short stand for each plane at the field.

Plane Stands
 

Hi guys,
I can strap this into my pickup. Im going to make another one so I can haul 4 planes at a time.

Plane Stands
 

Alright guys, you saw my plans earlier, and the product is here. I've had it done for many months now, but I never got around to taking pics of it. Well here it is:

http://home.attbi.com/~bri050/wsb/me...2/site1020.JPG
http://home.attbi.com/~bri050/wsb/me...2/site1021.JPG

-Brian

Sizes
 

Hi all,

Some real neat layouts here. I have taken a few ideas from here on some of these. Can someone give me some general guideline dimensions as I would like to build a few for 40 - 60 size planes.

Thanks much in advance :)

Re: Sizes
 

Sorry to reply so late, but dimension wise make sure your plane rack isn't too big. Mine barely fits through the door ways in my shed. I customized my plane rack to specific planes, so I'm not sure if it will fit some other planes I have in mind. That being said, if you wish to create a more 'universal' plane rack use dimensions that will be big or small enough to fit all the planes in your hangar... or those to come :D !

-Brian

Re: Re: Sizes
 

Brian,

Thanks for the info.

Just want to make one small so I can throw it on my workbench when I am working on the underside, and build one to fit my Field Box from hell for the field. And maybe a bigger stand model for my workshop to stand on the floor. Dunno yet have access to plenty of free PVC pipe so that won't be an issue.

Anyways, thanks again for your response.

:)

Plans
 

I made some plans for myself when building my plane rack so I had something to go off of. I figure I might as well share them with you guys. Here ya go...

One more thing to add: In the picture of my CG skytiger and wings in the rack you will notice that I made the "fork" in the back of the fuse smaller than the "fork" in the front. I did this so it would eliminate movement of the plane. I did this at the last second, so I didn't incorporate this into the plans.

I designed mine like this because I had already made a plane rack for my Sig LT-40 plane individually. Maybe you guys could modify it in some way to make it hold 2 fuse's and 2 wings? Or you could just make 2 of them with room for 1 wing each.

*Note: Make sure that your wing won't interfere with the stab or fin when on its side. Also make sure that If you wing has LG that they will fit and not interfere with the rest of the rack/plane.

-Brian

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If your going to use one on your workbench you should make an "X" shaped plane stand. You can hold virtually any size aircraft and build them small, so it would be easy to manuever on your workbench. Maybe I can come up with come plans really quick to show you what I mean. Give me a few, I'll come up with something.

-Brian :D

Plane Stands
 

Brian,


Looks pretty easy to me. Will have to give it a try. I have the PVC pipe just need to get the fittings. Will prolly pick them up tomorrow. Due to the fact I don't have this stand I have already broke stabs and fins on a few occasions trying to work on the underside. So I figured it is TIME. :)


Thanks Again,

The X plane rack!
 

I just drew it up on AutoCAD because I had the time... it only took probably 10 min. I didn't put any dimensions on it, I just wanted to give you an idea of what it looked like. I borrowed this idea from a friend on my, DGrant. The plane rack he came up with, which I call the X plane rack, is really easy to work with and can holds his smaller planes as well as his giant scale planes.

-Brian

Edit:
In my drawing I forgot to add pipe insulation around the V part of the rack.

Plane Stands
 

Looks good to me. THANKS. Man I have Autocad and couldn't even tell you how to do anything with it, LOL. Anyways thanks for your time and neat little drawings and thanks to DGrant as well. Much simplier then the one I was gonna do.

Again, Thanks.

Plane Stands
 

What do you use to hold the parts on these stands? Would hate to see wing flying down the street by it self :D .

Plane Stands
 

Well on the fuse/ 2 wing PVC rack I made I just tape the PVC down to the bed of my truck and it doesn't fly away - 65mph on the freeway :D . I suppose if you wish to make sure it stays there you could get some of those nylon strap downs. You could drill some holes in your PVC to use them as anchors for the hooks on the nylon strap downs.

-Brian

RE: Plane Stands
 

Any new designs out there ?????
Would like to see one that is 16.8 inches high over plane .
This would fit under the cover in my truck nicely.
Do you fellas use one rack per plane or combine them.
I would like to carry two.
Your pics and comments appreciated.
cheers torp ;)

RE: Plane Stands
 

This is what I do. I make enough to cover most types of planes. The other planes not in cradles are in a rack. Not very suitable for giant scale but works for around .60 sized. The cradles are pined to the plywood for easy access.
Edwin

RE: Plane Stands
 

cheers for that edwin :D:D

RE: Plane Stands
 

;)I use a couple of stands

1. Using 2 pieces for heavy foam I cut out one for the tail and one for the nose of the plane, and then run some pvc thru the bottom.

this gives me a stand to set the plane on at the field and I can put it on the top side when not in use.

2. using a handicap walker I put the same pieces of foam on each section where your hands would go and it makes a great
plane holder and folds up when not in use.

RE: Plane Stands
 

My stand is made of pvc 1" pipe.

RE: Plane Stands
 

hey stomp, what kind of plane is that?

a chippy?

RE: Plane Stands
 

That is a H9 120 Ultra Stick with the fuse flip around 180 deg. to make it a low wing, and turtle decks built front and rear.
Up front sits a Fox 2.4 swinging a Mejzlik 20x9 prop.
And It's for sale:D

RE: Plane Stands
 

well i'll be dipped in dew, it looks great

its not the arf version , right?

it looks like the ultimate sport plane

hows it fly?

RE: Plane Stands
 

O'kay fella's,
here is a couple of pics with what i came up with .
Made out of 15mm pressure pipe.
This rack had to be designed to fit in the back of my truck .
So had to work to a 450mm high maximum size.(with cover on )
I also wanted it to double for storage.
Just hangs on the wall on two hooks.
Will post pic later of set up in truck.
Pic shown is inside in "truck mode".ha ha ....
This will take my trainer + GP corsair and have made outside rack to accomodate my GP60 extra (still building this ).
So can carry a combination of any two .
cheers for your imput.
torp:D:D

RE: Plane Stands
 

I built this stand the day after I saw this thread. I gotta say its a great idea, and thanks to everyone for their input. I would like to pass along a couple of things that I had to find out the hard way. PVC cement dries FAST. Its almost instant. I thought that I could cement a few pieces at a time and then go through and square everything up. Consequently, I have one crooked leg. Its not really noticable (except to me), but I will know better next time. Another thing to think about is planning ahead. I had a pretty good idea of what I was going to build before I started, but I didn't draw up any plans. When I put it together, I made sure that the stab would be above the wing. It is - unless the plane is inverted, then I have to slide the wing ahead. Thanks again for the tips, and hope my screw-ups keep someone else from making the same mistake.



All I have is a crappy web-cam, sorry about the resolution.

RE: Plane Stands
 

What size pvc works the best? Is 1/2 inch to flimsy?

RE: Plane Stands
 

My brother built this one for me. It's made of 3/4 PVC and the 'dual rail' design is rigid enough it can lean against the wall for storage in the garage; and it's easy to drag around by one end. By making the bottom of the frame longer than the wing, it prevents the wing from being damaged by sliding forward or backward in the truck.

RE: Plane Stands
 

Edwin, what size pvc did you use on them nice looking stands?

RE: Plane Stands
 

I used 1". Mostly for sturdiness and I dont know what planes I'll put in a stand. The hole size was also good to make it easier to pin on the board in the back of the truck.
Edwin

RE: Plane Stands
 

Thanks abunch I'm going to go and by some right now!! THANKS AGAIN

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I can't wait to build mine

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I used hot glue (craft glue from a gun) rather than the PVC glue to assemble my stand. It has proven to be sturdy and easy to modify simply by heating the joint and pulling it apart.

RE: Plane Stands
 

Quote By Tribum
Now that hot glue is a good Idea!

RE: more than one image
 

Hi guys.

If you would like to purchase a ready-made stand for a couple of dollars above the price of materials, please check out our website, www.planestand.com.

you can read a review of our product in the december 2004 issue of Model Airplane News.

Thank you!

-Dave King

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My dad is great with wood working and has every tool imaginable. He makes these for us out of scrap wood. This one in particular is made out of the old cabinent door from the bathroom before the remodel. Biggest cost in this stand is the pipe insulation used for padding! [8D]

This stand is light and will transport any 40 size plane and works great for a work stand on the table top at the field. Makes running the engine up a one man job while in the cradle!

RE: more than one image
 

A Picture is worth a Thousand words.

The idea is stolen from a surfboard rack (Western Australia has serious surf)

I'll post some pics of my cradle, and maybe a pattern so you too can be the envy of the club.

RE: Plane Stands
 

A couple of years ago at my home field, a guy had a pvc rig for carrying his plane, with engine running, from the start-up area to the take-off area. Very handy. No need to bend over, easy to carry both the plane and the TX, etc.
Has anyone made a rig like this? The design was both simple and clever, would work with low wing or mid-wing planes. Basically, any model that didn't have wing struts.
Of course he moved to a different city before I had the presence of mind to sketch out the design.

RE: Plane Stands
 

I have got to be able to find this post later!!! So Lets kick it up again. Planning on building mine tomorrow. Anynew idea's out there to consider for plans. Lot of great idea's on this thread.

RE: PVC Rack
 

Thanks for the idea Jim! I just built my first one tonight and love it. It solves my transport problem, and I plan on building a base 'table' as well that I can use at the field, but fold flat. It will have pegs to mount a cradle into and hold it at waist high. I also plan to use it as start stand as well. With my filed box underneath on a shelf, I think it'll weigh it down nicely.

Thanks again for the idea!

-JS