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The "Stand-ard" GB

Started by Weaver, February 19, 2009, 02:04:10 AM

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February 19, 2009, 02:04:10 AM Last Edit: February 19, 2009, 04:46:28 PM by Weaver
A few people (Nils, Vostoc7, apologies to any I've forgotten) have made interesting models using Airfix display stands as a basis, so why not have a mini-GB for it?

Short, simple GB, possibly lasting only one or two weeks: make a model of any subject, using a display stand from any kit (not neccessarily Airfix). The only rule is that the display stand must form the major component of the model, so a B-52 with a display-stand missile/drone is out, or at least only the missile would be eligible.
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Mossie

#1
February 19, 2009, 04:37:41 AM
Maybe take this a step further & allow diorama bases, that we've seen from HOG, cthulu77, John Howling Mouse, B787 & matrixone to name but a few.
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

Weaver

#2
February 19, 2009, 05:16:25 AM
Quote from: Mossie on February 19, 2009, 04:37:41 AM
Maybe take this a step further & allow diorama bases, that we've seen from HOG, cthulu77, John Howling Mouse, B787 & matrixone to name but a few.

Not sure I follow you there  :huh:. Those are home-made dioramas: I mean vehicles etc made from the ready-made display stands that used to come with most models, i.e the u-shaped Airfix one, the M-shaped Matchbox one with the ball-joint on top, etc....

The Matchbox diorama bases that used to come with their AFV kits present an interesting dilema though....
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

Mossie

#3
February 19, 2009, 09:00:35 AM
I was just taking the use of 'stands' & 'exhibiton' a little further.  Limiting it to commercially available in-flight stands might not arouse too much interest, there's no reason you can't use them in most GB's.  Opens it up a bit, allows stuff other than aircraft too.
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

Brian da Basher

#4
February 19, 2009, 12:59:18 PM
Here's something I did a while back using a display stand. I call it the Diamondback.

Brian da Basher

P.S. I have some round and tear-drop shaped stands that seem perfect for Sci-Fi projects.

Mossie

#5
February 19, 2009, 01:18:58 PM
OHHHHH!!! :slaps head: Get it now...... :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Sorry, thought you meant displaying the model on the stand, not the stand being the model!  Even when you explained it..... :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Thank God it's the weekend.....  :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

Weaver

#6
February 19, 2009, 04:51:27 PM
Just changed the Thread name to something more appropriate.

LOL @ Mossie  ;D Your name is Simon, you are currently on the What If Modellers website, and it's not the weekend yet........ :thumbsup:

Brian - nice one!  :thumbsup:
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

Mossie

#7
February 20, 2009, 01:56:05 AM
In my defence, we've got my brother & his kids tearing the walls down & I've been working longer hours!

Wibble.

I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

Weaver

#8
February 20, 2009, 04:18:23 AM
Quote from: Mossie on February 20, 2009, 01:56:05 AM
In my defence, we've got my brother & his kids tearing the walls down & I've been working longer hours!

Wibble.



Now that's something else you could do with a display stand - probably have to be a dogfight-double one though.... :wacko:
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

Mossie

#9
February 20, 2009, 04:54:46 AM
Funnily enough, Airfix has recentley released it's current Dogfight Double stand as a seperate item.  There's also a stand that'll take five aircraft.  They're quite interesting shapes, might be useful.
http://www.airfix.com/airfix-products/display-stands/
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.
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