Help with Hanging Micros and sizes up

[joecook0723]

I am having too many problems with storing planes.
Can anyone help me with it?
I so far have these planes still in operation:
Sport Cub S, UM T28, and UMX Radian
Any suggestions?
Apart from micros, I will also accept things that are sizes up but will work for micros.

 

[johnmw]

not too sure what sort of hanging you'd prefer, but there are plenty of storage examples out there.
google image for it.
either hanging off the wall vertically, or off ceiling horizontally or even diy rack/shelf that holds wings on both sides.
many other modes i believe. you may use wooden elbows, wire hangers etc. whichever works.
hth.

 

[PHugger]

Hanging planes from floor joists in the shop

I have 8' ceilings in my basement shop so this seemed like a good place to get my models up off of every horizontal surface.

Home Depot Parts List
==========================
(All 1/2" PVC - get the cheapest you can find)
4 Elbows
2 Endcaps
1 Tee
1 Drop Ear Elbow
2' Tubing
10" Pipe Insulation

All of the fittings are around $.30 each
The tubing is around $2 for 10'
The Insulation is around $2.5 for 12'

Total out of pocket is $7, but you have lots of extra tubing and insulation.
You can easily make at least 3 more depending on the sizes you need for just $2.50 each for fittings.



I won't give any dimensions - each plane is unique.
Additionally you can have them hang higher or lower if you want to hang them at different levels
to pack them more densely.
The insulation will keep the pipe from denting or marking your EPO birds.

Tools
===================
PVC Tubing Cutter (highly recommended)
PVC Cleaner
PVC Glue
(you'll also need a screw driver and some screws to attach it when it's completed)



I can make one in around 15 minutes if I don't have to fiddle measuring too much





I've also made some other styles like for my Radian where I have 2 'shelves',
one that holds the fuselage and one for the wings.


Best regards,
PCH

 

[johnmw]

nice! :applause:

 

[joecook0723]

not too sure what sort of hanging you'd prefer, but there are plenty of storage examples out there.
google image for it.
either hanging off the wall vertically, or off ceiling horizontally or even diy rack/shelf that holds wings on both sides.
many other modes i believe. you may use wooden elbows, wire hangers etc. whichever works.
hth.

Tried the wire hangars with my UM T28. Let's just say it was an accident waiting to happen. (it's not broken, my mom got mad at me when she went to hang up laundry in the closet.)

 

[joecook0723]

I have 8' ceilings in my basement shop so this seemed like a good place to get my models up off of every horizontal surface.

Home Depot Parts List
==========================
(All 1/2" PVC - get the cheapest you can find)
4 Elbows
2 Endcaps
1 Tee
1 Drop Ear Elbow
2' Tubing
10" Pipe Insulation

All of the fittings are around $.30 each
The tubing is around $2 for 10'
The Insulation is around $2.5 for 12'

Total out of pocket is $7, but you have lots of extra tubing and insulation.
You can easily make at least 3 more depending on the sizes you need for just $2.50 each for fittings.

View attachment 36816

I won't give any dimensions - each plane is unique.
Additionally you can have them hang higher or lower if you want to hang them at different levels
to pack them more densely.
The insulation will keep the pipe from denting or marking your EPO birds.

Tools
===================
PVC Tubing Cutter (highly recommended)
PVC Cleaner
PVC Glue
(you'll also need a screw driver and some screws to attach it when it's completed)

View attachment 36819

I can make one in around 15 minutes if I don't have to fiddle measuring too much

View attachment 36817

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I've also made some other styles like for my Radian where I have 2 'shelves',
one that holds the fuselage and one for the wings.


Best regards,
PCH

I think I have found my winning style!

 

[jayz 84]

This is my cheap and easy way i hang some of my planes. Its made with foam board and skewers. Theres two boards glued together and skewers in the legs for strength. Holds up to 1800grams safely. And cost me around 4$ and a hour of my time

 

[johnmw]

cheap and works, brilliant!
how do you mount it to the wall?

 

[jayz 84]

cheap and works, brilliant!
how do you mount it to the wall?

Just 4 screws and 3/4 in washer in each corner of the box frame