The crew at
ProModeler have created a super versatile
model airplane stand. Useful in workshops for cradling
fuselages while charging. The ProStand is also
handy while installing servos, or when adjusting a
linkage.
- Securely
holds a fuselage or wing and the silicone saddles won't mar the
finish!
Ever lay a wing on your
workbench only to dent the top because of a small glob of hardened
epoxy you hadn't noticed on the workbench surface? This
happened one time too many to us here at
ProModeler, which led to us sitting down
with the computer to design the eprfect airplane stand once and for
all. Consequently, because of the unique wing control
feature, you can stand a wing on edge and work on it withuot fear
of marring the finish. This is especially useful if you are
adjusting a flap linkage, or if you find yourself messing with the
adjustment of the retractable landing gear of a scale model.
The ProStand is unique in this versatility by holding either
fuselages or wings.
- Securing
a wing was a special design consideration. resulting in this unique
model stand.
Like you, we've used
commercially available model stands made of foam, which
easily break resulting in a damaged model. Consequnetly,
we turned to fiber-reinforced engineering-plastic, the same stuff
used in model helicopter side frames, engine mounts, and even the
main frame of the Austrian Glock handgus. This is
seriously tough and resilient stuff.
"I
don't mind telling you the first one were just to get you off the
phone. But they sold quickly so I tried 6 more. Now I'm
out of them again! A couple of guys bought more than one
saying they're the best stand they've ever had in their shop.
I'm convinced, so please send me a case of 10."
-
Mark Graves, Graves R/C, Orlando, FL 407-294-5699
- Larger
models, like this scale model of the Ryan STA, fit nicely!
Our ProStand has
some other rather nifty features. For example, we made
provisions for adjusting the length a little bit, which may be just
what the doctor ordered for when a canopy is in the way.
- It's easy
to make minor adjustments to the length to better fit yuour
model.
But as usual, attention to
details is what matters to folks. For example, unlike many
stands on the market, which use sticky-back foam for the saddles
(where the model fits), we tuned to a real engineering
solution. By keying the saddle material to the frame it
doesn't pull lose over the course of time, or from prolonged heat
like when it sits inside a car. In short, we tooled up
to mold a very, very soft and "grippy" silicone-rubber saddle
. . . so grippy we think it puts a gecko's ability to walk up
walls to shame! OK, maybe that's over the top, but this
stuff is really pliable and securely holds your model without fear
of marring the finish.
- Super
soft, pliable silicone won't mar the finish, locks to the frame
edge, and has more grip than gecko feet!
While it's
a uniquely simple design, this stand is both sturdy and
versatile. We use them all the time and believe you'll like
it as well as we do. In fact, we often just leave our
models inverted in the stand while waiting for the weekend because
we can have it on charge plus it's easy to inspect for any hidden
damage (like a servo rail breaking loose from a hard landing).
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Leave your model in the stand during the week for maintenance or
charging!