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Post by robbo on Sept 6, 2013 9:08:03 GMT -5
My Airfix submarine came yesterday and although the sub looks great the stand / base is pants  . I am looking for a suitable stand to use if anyone can help. Ideally I'd like it on two very small pillars that I have seen. I actually had a suitable base that would have been great but alas threw it out some time back thinking I wouldn't use it. Here's hoping one of you guys can help |
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Post by robbo on Sept 6, 2013 9:11:20 GMT -5
This is the sort of stand I'm after  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 6, 2013 11:20:29 GMT -5
Ian, have you tried a crafts store ? I would think they have wooden plaques and various wood or metal pedestals to mount on it. I know we have craft stores here that sell items that could be make into a base like that. That is what I plan on doing for my Arizona, whenever I find the instructions again to finish the model...lol
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Post by TRM on Sept 6, 2013 13:41:13 GMT -5
Hi Ian!! If you have access to a local hardware store of home good place...there are first, finials (Lamp necks and couplings as well as finials - www.theturnerslampparts.com/lamp-necks-and-couplings.html). These are the small fancy brass connectors that are used on lamps. There is a small threaded rod that has a nut with them. The finials are nice because they are decorative. If you want to go plain, that tiny threaded rod (lamp nipples - www.theturnerslampparts.com/lamp-nipples.html) is great for mounting and can be purchased separately. You can simply slide a brass, aluminum or plastic tube cut to size right over them before you tighten them down to the base. Some times a nice polish make the brass and aluminum awful purdy!! Stick an end in a drill and have at it with a sanding/polishing stick!! |
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Post by robbo on Sept 6, 2013 17:32:50 GMT -5
Your right guys, I had been thinking of making one. I'll see what I can find going in the way of wood
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2013 17:36:53 GMT -5
Robbo,Ole Andy from GMMS does the subs,I'll ask him how he does his bases,when I see him at Euro,if you're not still in contact with him.   |
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Post by robbo on Sept 6, 2013 17:43:26 GMT -5
Yes that would be very nice of you CB, what he does is great stuff
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Post by robbo on Sept 6, 2013 17:44:23 GMT -5
No I haven't been to the club since the show with you and jackwagon
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Post by robbo on Oct 16, 2013 14:21:35 GMT -5
It will see the light of day again jackwagon I promise. I've got some ideas for a few changes to it, for the better I think, might even fit your monkey in there somewhere  x |
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