Kaintuck Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I'm building a diorama 1/72 scale warbird plane in a hanger. What and how to securely fix the plane to its base?? thank you marc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 couple of options I have used over the years -super glue or epoxy the wheels to the base - drill and glue pins into the bottom of the wheels and then glue them into holes in the base. simple push pins cut to length works fine -for the more adventurouse, but secure fit, drill and glue a small nut into the bottom of the wheel, then drill a hole and use a bolt from the bottom. This makes for a very secure hold but also allows you to remove the model. I did the once and I was able to keep the model on a shelf at home and store the base, and then set it up when I took it to events. I was in my teens and I do not have any pictures left of the setup. It was a 1/48 B-17 Memphis Belle and i have it all done up in a base with a hardstand, bomb truck, and a crew waiting around. Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tgoetz Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 I'm a big fan of magnets set into the wheels and on the base. Allows you to remove the aircraft for cleaning, moving or transporting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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