Jesper (SGTJKJ) looks at some novel display stands from Back 2 Base-ix.

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Thanks!

Thanks Jesper, that is a rather novel idea.
Are the magnets strong enough to hold the aircraft if you placed the magnets inside and out of site of the aircraft?
Andy

Andy, On smaller aircraft in 1/72 to 1/48 scale where the thinkness of the plastic is only 1-2 mm I would expect the magnets to hold if they are placed close to the center of gravity.
However, on larger 1/32 scale aircraft I think you have to place the magnets so they are on the outside of the aircraft. If you are careful and place the magnets prior to painting I believe they would be almost invisible. Make sure to check the polarity of the magnets before gluing both sets in place.

Also I just learned that Back2Base-IX also has their own homepage and web store with a wide selection.
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They look a very good idea.
May have to get some of these.

Brian

Most WWI aircraft don't have retractable landing gear. So there is a limited consideration.

Stephen, you are right on that point.

Not much idea in raising a WWI model of the ground, unless the angle of the aircraft is changed considerably to show it turning, diving etc.
But then the bases would have to be modified considerably. Not an easy task as the bases are made from Acrylic, not plastic.

I suppose once they are painted on the larger scales they wouldn't look to obvious.
Neat idea though.
Andy