[Andrew]

Hey Hawk, any word on any new stands to display aircraft with the centreline drop tank?

[hawkonevoodoo]

Originally Posted by Andrew

Hey Hawk, any word on any new stands to display aircraft with the centreline drop tank?

Sorry to say I haven't heard anything. I have mentioned it but so far nothing.

[Cavtanker]

Hawk, if I could recommend one stand for HM to consider, it would be Italeri's 1/72 Apache Longbow stand (yes, it is a diecast!). The attachment to the fuselage allows it to climb/dive and bank.

[hawkonevoodoo]

Originally Posted by Cavtanker

Hawk, if I could recommend one stand for HM to consider, it would be Italeri's 1/72 Apache Longbow stand (yes, it is a diecast!). The attachment to the fuselage allows it to climb/dive and bank.

I'll pass this along. How does it stay it place once you decide on the angle, what locks it there? Is it a ball and socket? A few more pictures if you can please.

[Andrew]

Yeah, I'd say itd be a ball and socket. Got a small plastic one for a small plastic model.

[lanslide]

Originally Posted by Andrew

Yeah, I'd say itd be a ball and socket. Got a small plastic one for a small plastic model.

Andrew, the model is diecast metal according to Cavtanker's earlier post.

[Cavtanker]

Yes, it is a ball and socket. I was wondering how to describe it last night when I posted that. It is a diecast. It shows up on your doorstep with tiny pieces to glue on. It cost me about $33.

[Andrew]

Though I'd wonder whether it would become too loose and just flop over if you keep moving it around a lot?

[Cavtanker]

The ball-socket fit is very snug on the model. I never had any problem with floppage (is that a real word?) because the Apache's weight is proportional.

[SKUNKY]

Originally Posted by Cavtanker

I never had any problem with floppage.....

Wish Mrs "S" could make that claim.......