"10mm scale helicopter flying stands/bases" Topic
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| hollyhocks | 05 Sep 2023 1:56 p.m. PST |
I have some 10m scale Vietnam era helicopters (mainly Hueys but a couple of Cobras and even a Chinook) that I am looking to put to use for Vietnam gaming. I have some clear plastic 25mm hexagonal flying bases, but I think these might be a little small and not particularly stable. Anybody have any good ideas about what to use for flying bases for them? |
| BenMinis | 05 Sep 2023 3:23 p.m. PST |
Hi Hollyhocks. I use small plastic wine/margarita glasses for low level and large champagne glasses for high level. I use them upside down as this helps them balance better.
The small ones are 7-10cm or 3 to 4 inches high. |
| rvandusen | 07 Sep 2023 6:44 p.m. PST |
The small wine glasses is a great idea. |
| BenMinis | 08 Sep 2023 4:21 p.m. PST |
Thanks rvandusen – not my idea! Here is a photo of them being used. Great for metal models. I still use plastic flight stands for plastic models.
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| hollyhocks | 12 Sep 2023 10:58 a.m. PST |
Good idea BenMinis! I'll keep an eye open for something suitable Thanks for sharing! |
| The Tin Dictator | 30 Sep 2023 6:20 p.m. PST |
#hollyhocks,
I made a base out of clay and once it hardened I made a mold of it and cast a bunch of bases out of lead. Now I have about 20 flight bases that are not top heavy when the helo's are on them. Here's a link to some pics that are on our club's photo gallery: link I've also seen others use a stack of 1.5" washers as a base. They're generally heavy enough. especially when using 10mm figs. Also, I'd be interested in finding out where you found a 10mm Chinook ?
THAT would be most cool ! Bob |
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