alternative 2 Yamato Display Stand?

[anim3vboi]

Hi, im probably one of the younger generation of macross fans, so i find the macross products EXTREMELY expenisve. I dont bolster a REALLY COOL macross collection jsut the ugly bandai vf-1a and a 1/48 vf-1a, but even if its not the greatest collection i want to put them up proudly =). Im just not willing to spend 40-50 bucks on the yamato display stand. Are there any cheaper no name brands that could do the same exact thing. Or a cheap alternative to making one? thanks.

[Macross73]

Hi i'm new too

Welcome

first yes there are alternatives to the more expensive stands check them out at Valkyrie-exchange.com under the models section.

second i like the bandai old and new theres strong proud and wont snap under pressure.

Edited October 8, 2005 by Macross73

[capt.actionjackson]

Also, be sure to check out our friend Tam over at Twin Moons for stands as well:

tmpanime.com. Welcome to the boards

[EXO]

The best display stands and the cheapest are my favorite. I just use the landing gears.

[snip312]

Hi, im probably one of the younger generation of macross fans, so i find the macross products EXTREMELY expenisve. I dont bolster a REALLY COOL macross collection jsut the ugly bandai vf-1a  and a 1/48 vf-1a, but even if its not the greatest collection i want to put them up proudly =). Im just not willing to spend 40-50 bucks on the yamato display stand. Are there any cheaper no name brands that could do the same exact thing. Or a cheap alternative to making one? thanks.

334834[/snapback]

You can get the flexi-stands. Three pronged acrylic stands. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...13599&hl=stands

at the bottom of the page is a picture of what it looks like. Hope that helps.

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[mechaninac]

Hi, im probably one of the younger generation of macross fans, so i find the macross products EXTREMELY expenisve. I dont bolster a REALLY COOL macross collection jsut the ugly bandai vf-1a  and a 1/48 vf-1a, but even if its not the greatest collection i want to put them up proudly =). Im just not willing to spend 40-50 bucks on the yamato display stand. Are there any cheaper no name brands that could do the same exact thing. Or a cheap alternative to making one? thanks.

334834[/snapback]

You can get the flexi-stands. Three pronged acrylic stands. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...13599&hl=stands

at the bottom of the page is a picture of what it looks like. Hope that helps.

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335559[/snapback]

According to Twin Moons, the company that made those has gone out of business and availability is limited to stock at hand.

[armentage]

If you do get the Plexi-Stands, be aware that it is difficult to pose a strike-valk if you're using 3 equal-length rods (each stand comes with 3 long rods to rest your toy on).

If you want to pose your Valk flying level, you're probably going to want 1 long rod (to go under the nose) and 2 short rods (support the legs/engines)

Look at my ... diagram...

            /=----------------------------((+==(==           <<--- Strike pack!
           \=====================
                           <<<((((
         _____ /====================
---<<--------/----------------------
    ^             \\\===== \=====_________
Nose                          \\ \===============

                                                 ^^^^ legs/thrusters

To get a pose like this, you'll need something like a 5" rod for the nose and 3" rods for the back.

[anim3vboi]

Thanks alot everyone =D. Ill be sure looking into each suggestion and seeing which is the best i should go with. THANKS!

[modelbaseguy]

Here ya go, BASES

[fulcy]

Hey - I'm the worlds slowest modeler!