In flight display techniques

[talbot]

Hey all, looking at this build thread I thought the base with the clear support into the exhaust ports was pretty cool

 

Fairly new to the hobby and just thought I'd see what cool and effective idea's or techniques you've used for inflight displays?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[A-10 LOADER]

I currently have 4 in-flight displays, a 72nd AC-130J, my 72nd EP-3E and, my 1/18th F-14B and my 1/18th F-14A.

 

Steve

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 25, 2024 by A-10 LOADER

[Collin]

 

 

 

Simple clear sprue (or metal rod) inserted into the belly has been my method over some time.  

 

Cheers

Collin

[talbot]

thank you both - great builds and ideas

I love both the clear props and the motion blur - excellent!

[ExchefAndy]

Talbot, I'm flattered that you like my F-4!

Above are the sorts of work that has inspired me, and then there is the OMFG moments with A-10 LOADER's F-14 displays 🤯

Play around with ideas, borrow from the masters... I just like to try and capture a moment!

Andy

Andy

[thegoodsgt]

A few ideas from the IPMS Nats 11 years ago.

 

http://www.scalemodelsoup.com/2013/08/aim-high.html

[phantom]

A stick jammed into a block of wood. In this case a old crotchet stick for added strength. for 1/32.

 

 

 

 

Good old bag of Airfix stands for tiny 1/144 planes.

 

 

 

 

Dollar store camera stand (on the white Voodoo, cheap and positionable.

 

What comes in the model box for the BIG ships.

 

 

Glass pitot tube for tiny stuff. From surplus store.

 

 

 

Model stand from a unused 1/32 Tamiya kit, on a 1/48 Hornet.

 

Have also used coat hooks (painted) from Michael's, Banana hooks. Lots of stuff.

 

Edited September 26, 2024 by phantom

[talbot]

3 hours ago, phantom said:

A stick jammed into a block of wood. In this case a old crotchet stick for added strength. for 1/32.

 

 

 

 

Good old bag of Airfix stands for tiny 1/144 planes.

 

 

 

 

Dollar store camera stand (on the white Voodoo, cheap and positionable.

 

What comes in the model box for the BIG ships.

 

 

Glass pitot tube for tiny stuff. From surplus store.

 

 

 

Model stand from a unused 1/32 Tamiya kit, on a 1/48 Hornet.

 

Have also used coat hooks (painted) from Michael's, Banana hooks. Lots of stuff.

 

 

love the ingenuity and effects

think I'll hit the dollar store in the next few days for things to try

 

the Exeter (if I'm seeing it correctly) is awesome!

[talbot]

5 hours ago, thegoodsgt said:

A few ideas from the IPMS Nats 11 years ago.

 

http://www.scalemodelsoup.com/2013/08/aim-high.html

 

thank you, great examples there - down another rabbit hole 🤪

[talbot]

7 hours ago, ExchefAndy said:

Talbot, I'm flattered that you like my F-4!

Above are the sorts of work that has inspired me, and then there is the OMFG moments with A-10 LOADER's F-14 displays 🤯

Play around with ideas, borrow from the masters... I just like to try and capture a moment!

Andy

Andy

 

yeah your F4 looks fantastic!

and love the rocket affects on the Harrier

 

and the OMFG moments are an apt description, instantly clear the high level of skill and attention to detail of @A-10 LOADER builds

 

 

all these great examples are giving me ideas to strive for, thank you!

 

 

[A-10 LOADER]

I should have added this to my original post. This is what I did for supporting the AC-J and EP-3 on their acrylic rods. I glued a piece of plastic tube for the acrylic rod to slide onto. That plastic tube goes from top to bottom, much more secure. The acrylic rod's outside diameter matches perfectly with the plastic tube's inside diameter so there is no play, again a solid connection. The aircraft can be slid on or off easily, HTH.

 

Steve

 

 

 

 

[annie.shikinami]

i use Bandai action bases for a lot of my in flight displays. these aren't very pretty at all but they're very cheap and low effort. they're made for gundam stuff but ear easily adapted to work with aircraft. i wouldn't try to put anything too big on them tho. the growler all loaded up is pretty heavy and is about as big as i would go. 

 

 

 

Edited September 26, 2024 by annie.shikinami

[Sarathi S.]

What's the failure point when using the action bases with heavier models like Tomcats?  Is it the arm?

[talbot]

21 hours ago, A-10 LOADER said:

I should have added this to my original post. This is what I did for supporting the AC-J and EP-3 on their acrylic rods. I glued a piece of plastic tube for the acrylic rod to slide onto. That plastic tube goes from top to bottom, much more secure. The acrylic rod's outside diameter matches perfectly with the plastic tube's inside diameter so there is no play, again a solid connection. The aircraft can be slid on or off easily, HTH.

 

Steve

 

 

 

 

 

ah ok, that helps on attaching - thank you

[talbot]

21 hours ago, annie.shikinami said:

i use Bandai action bases for a lot of my in flight displays. these aren't very pretty at all but they're very cheap and low effort. they're made for gundam stuff but ear easily adapted to work with aircraft. i wouldn't try to put anything too big on them tho. the growler all loaded up is pretty heavy and is about as big as i would go. 

 

 

 

 

I like the base patterns and the squadron patch!

[annie.shikinami]

12 hours ago, Sarathi S. said:

What's the failure point when using the action bases with heavier models like Tomcats?  Is it the arm?

nah the arm was sturdy enough. the forward phoenix pallets meant that i had to try and place the action base adapter further back than the center of gravity, and so the kit was just too heavy, and was causing the whole base to want to tip over. i ended up just going with a big acrylic rod.

 

 

1 hour ago, talbot said:

 

I like the base patterns and the squadron patch!

 

thanks! i like using the patches in my displays for the low-viz jets especially. gives a nice contrasting splash of color!

[biggtim]

I did this one some years ago - full build article: https://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=2502

 

Tim

[GSymmonds]

I've done a couple - basic stuff of brass tube embedded with epoxy in the fuselage then slipped over an acrylic rod.  I think the key is to get a composition that conveys the feel you want.

 

 

Graham

 

[ExchefAndy]

8 hours ago, GSymmonds said:

I've done a couple - basic stuff of brass tube embedded with epoxy in the fuselage then slipped over an acrylic rod.  I think the key is to get a composition that conveys the feel you want.

 

 

Graham

 

Those are both the ducks nuts!

Awesome scenes and beautifully captured

Andy

Edited September 28, 2024 by ExchefAndy
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[A-10 LOADER]

4 hours ago, ExchefAndy said:

Those are both the ducks nuts!

Awesome scenes and beautifully captured

Andy

 

Agree, they are really cool.

Steve

[talbot]

Agreed, that Harrier taking off is exceptional

Edited September 28, 2024 by talbot
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