I've used this method for 40 years or so. I used small lawn mower pullies for the bases and coat hangers with alligator clips attached on the ends. Never thought to share it with anybody. Glad you did... Great video...
Awesome stands Doug. Conduit clamps might make decent handles to lift your stands. You would have to drill & tap screw holes to attach them. Just a thought. Have a great weekend.
This is got to be one of the most useful dyi videos for us hobbyist I've seen in a long time. Thank you Mr Whyte for sharing this with us all. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎
What a great idea!! Had not thought of the gator clips, but it makes total sense....been using odd pieces (scraps) of 1X4 with holes drilled 1/8" to accept wire or bamboo sticks. This is neater and like you said. "Lasts 35 years" Thanks!!!
A most excellent tip for sure. Did you know there have been test, and quite extensive ones too, proving that pulling back on the file does NOT degrade the file? In fact, on some metals it actually cleaned the file. Just a tad FYI.
Nice tip. I use the alligator clip, but I use a cat scratch pad to hold them it is fairly big, so tipping is not an issue and it doesn’t make a mess like styrofoam. They are also cheap. Less than $4.00 each at Walmart. Thanks for sharing.
Man those are cool, really good deals! I’ll have to look around and see if I have something to make base’s out of! Preciate the show and tell there Doug! Doug H.
I'll tell ya I gotin' to love this channel an look forward to the next video, great idea for stand's - i'll be making them an passing on the video to my model building friend's.....great job, hurry up an make the next show !.....LOL..🤣🤣🤣😁😁
HELLO MR.WHYTE . I am a fairly new sub to your channel and really enjoy your work and love for this hobby. I look forward to future video's. I do have a question for you or any of your advanced builder subs that may be reading my comments. First of all, I'm 59 and been out of the hobby since I was 27. I managed a welknown hobbyshop chain in my area. I spent my paychecks on ALOT of kits and end up keeping all my kits ( close to 150) all these years and I almost sold them ALL at a point in time, where I didn't see myself ever getting back into building. About 3 years ago, I was watching random utube video's and a channel named "Hpiguy" caught my eyes. Because of him, I got back into it hook,line and sinker lol. Anyway, I have to say that on a 1-5 scale of my building is maybe a 2-2.5. If I built more I would get better. When I was 27ish, I took on a car model project I had no business attempting. The kit is Monograms 1937 Ford " Fat Fender" Street rod. Back then I decided to cut the doors out which I did and I did a nice job. That is far as I got. Recently, I got this kit back out and started figuring out how I will make the hinges. My issue is not installing a hing in the door,but the frame side. There is very little room. I think that's maybe the reason why I stopped when I was 27 and put everything back in the Box and walked away from it. Sooooo my question is, how would you approach this ? I am currently tinkering around with small plastic hinges we'd use for RC Airplanes (Dubro).I am not getting the results I want. I thought maybe you could give me a idea for car models like this. I will add that I did try making hinged from small paperclips 📎. Anyway I understand you are a very busy person. I hope to hear from you and again I enjoy your videos , keep up the great work. You're helping us out a lot in the scale model community especially entry and intermediate builders. Howard H.
Great tip, always cool when something can be repurposed for the model room. I must say tho, I was a bit surprised by the dust on that fantastic build. I was not sure if that was intentional, or the result of time. Knowing the history of your great projects, I would find it very interesting to see how you store/display your work.
That looks like aluminum tie wire used by the power company to secure primary lines to ceramic insulators. Is it aluminum? I also use the bamboo sticks with alligator clips, but I took a turntable base and put a circle of wood on it with eighth inch holes drilled across it in a grid pattern. That goes in my spray booth. No tipping and I can spin it to get to all sides of an object.
Now knowing you're the photographer I just bought a 70 Pontiac Bonneville and speedboat AMT Ertl model King and it says on the box photos by Doug Whyte I'm guessing you did this
The wire I use most is 3/16" diameter. As for bases, any weighted base with a hole in the center will do. Check out lawn mower repair shops or hardware stores. I got mine over 30 years so I'm not up to date on what's available today. Please share here what you find!
The first stands you made and cannot pick up by dome like base. How about taking out the wire and grind off that center 'nubby', turn the base upside down and rewire it. Easier to pick up, maybe.............cheers.
There is a helpful link in the video description to help you find armature wire.
No matter how long we've been in the hobby, there is something new to be learned. Another reason I love the hobby!!!
Sweet Drippin Styrene Goodness Doug, Rock On! Build Strong!!!!
I've used this method for 40 years or so. I used small lawn mower pullies for the bases and coat hangers with alligator clips attached on the ends. Never thought to share it with anybody. Glad you did... Great video...
That Bugatti is absolutely beautiful!!
Great idea, and much better than anything you can buy from a store! Thank you for the tips too.
Good stuff!!!! I have a bunch of bamboo skewers with alligator clips. I can stick the sharp end into a foam sheet. Thanks
Great tip!
I've seen Gundam builders put the clips with sticks into a big block of foam. Love the channel!! Thanks for the awesome quality content!!
Awesome stands Doug. Conduit clamps might make decent handles to lift your stands. You would have to drill & tap screw holes to attach them. Just a thought. Have a great weekend.
Thanks for the idea!
This is got to be one of the most useful dyi videos for us hobbyist I've seen in a long time. Thank you Mr Whyte for sharing this with us all. Take care and happy modeling. Don 😎
Glad it was helpful!
Cool paint stands. Love the Bugatti. Thanks for sharing
I've had countless parts fall on the floor during my builds.. fortunately 95 percent of the time I was able to locate the part .. eventually. 😆!!
What a great idea!! Had not thought of the gator clips, but it makes total sense....been using odd pieces (scraps) of 1X4 with holes drilled 1/8" to accept wire or bamboo sticks.
This is neater and like you said. "Lasts 35 years"
Thanks!!!
A most excellent tip for sure.
Did you know there have been test, and quite extensive ones too, proving that pulling back on the file does NOT degrade the file? In fact, on some metals it actually cleaned the file.
Just a tad FYI.
You’re very resourceful and neat. Glad I found your channel!
Awesome Lifetime Useable Tools Tip !! Thank You Sir n God Bless.
Nice tip. I use the alligator clip, but I use a cat scratch pad to hold them it is fairly big, so tipping is not an issue and it doesn’t make a mess like styrofoam. They are also cheap. Less than $4.00 each at Walmart. Thanks for sharing.
Great idea!
I use my old fly tying vise with a weighted base.
Great tip. Cheers from Nova Scotia
Oh wow, very cool Doug. 👍😉
Glad you like it
@@ModelCarMuse 👍👍
Man those are cool, really good deals! I’ll have to look around and see if I have something to make base’s out of! Preciate the show and tell there Doug! Doug H.
Great idea Doug!
I'll tell ya I gotin' to love this channel an look forward to the next video, great idea for stand's - i'll be making them
an passing on the video to my model building friend's.....great job, hurry up an make the next show !.....LOL..🤣🤣🤣😁😁
Glad you're enjoying the channel! Thanks for passing it on!
Love those DIY stands! Much better that anything you can purchase that I have seen.
very interesting video Doug … thanks for this
Thank you for sharing this..that will help out tremendously in the paint process
Some real Cool 😎 ideas here!!
Another great video !!!
Nice.... I like things to be looking sweet 😎👊😎
Great video and idea, thank you!
i just found your channel i love it i will be watching more thank you for the video model car muse
Welcome to the channel!
i know that street in n.y. great work you do keep it up
great idea thanks for sharing
I use toothpicks and tweezers to help me attach small parts and for detail painting small areas...
HELLO MR.WHYTE . I am a fairly new sub to your channel and really enjoy your work and love for this hobby. I look forward to future video's. I do have a question for you or any of your advanced builder subs that may be reading my comments. First of all, I'm 59 and been out of the hobby since I was 27. I managed a welknown hobbyshop chain in my area. I spent my paychecks on ALOT of kits and end up keeping all my kits ( close to 150) all these years and I almost sold them ALL at a point in time, where I didn't see myself ever getting back into building. About 3 years ago,
I was watching random utube video's
and a channel named "Hpiguy" caught my eyes. Because of him, I got back into it hook,line and sinker lol. Anyway, I have to say that on a 1-5 scale of my building is maybe a 2-2.5. If I built more I would get better. When I was 27ish, I took on a car model project I had no business attempting. The kit is Monograms 1937 Ford " Fat Fender" Street rod. Back then I decided to cut the doors out which I did and I did a nice job. That is far as I got.
Recently, I got this kit back out and started figuring out how I will make the hinges. My issue is not installing a hing
in the door,but the frame side. There is very little room. I think that's maybe the reason why I stopped when I was 27 and put everything back in the Box and walked away from it. Sooooo my question is, how would you approach this ? I am currently tinkering around
with small plastic hinges we'd use for
RC Airplanes (Dubro).I am not getting the results I want. I thought maybe you could give me a idea for car models like this.
I will add that I did try making hinged from small paperclips 📎. Anyway I understand you are a very busy person.
I hope to hear from you and again I enjoy your videos , keep up the great work. You're helping us out a lot in the scale model community especially entry and intermediate builders. Howard H.
Hi Howard, glad to hear you are back in the hobby! We are working up a video on creating door hinges. Stay tuned.
Nice job Doug! Very informative, simple and to the point. I'm gonna build one next time I go past an art store!
Great tip, always cool when something can be repurposed for the model room. I must say tho, I was a bit surprised by the dust on that fantastic build. I was not sure if that was intentional, or the result of time. Knowing the history of your great projects, I would find it very interesting to see how you store/display your work.
Excellent tip, thanks for sharing this with us. Will definitely try to make some myself 👍🏼
Maybe some round wood bases from a craft store would also work for a base. Hmmm.
Good idea!
Great ideas Doug, it's always fun coming up with solutions to make things easier at the bench. Thank you!
That looks like aluminum tie wire used by the power company to secure primary lines to ceramic insulators. Is it aluminum? I also use the bamboo sticks with alligator clips, but I took a turntable base and put a circle of wood on it with eighth inch holes drilled across it in a grid pattern. That goes in my spray booth. No tipping and I can spin it to get to all sides of an object.
Yes, it is aluminum. Your rig with the turntable sounds like a really good solution.
Great suggestions 🤔
Now knowing you're the photographer I just bought a 70 Pontiac Bonneville and speedboat AMT Ertl model King and it says on the box photos by Doug Whyte I'm guessing you did this
Yes, I did some photography for Dave Burket at Model King. Enjoy the kit!
That's cool it looks great
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What Size ia the wire you used? What is a cheap pully you can buy?
The wire I use most is 3/16" diameter. As for bases, any weighted base with a hole in the center will do. Check out lawn mower repair shops or hardware stores. I got mine over 30 years so I'm not up to date on what's available today. Please share here what you find!
The first stands you made and cannot pick up by dome like base. How about taking out the wire and grind off that center 'nubby', turn the base upside down and rewire it. Easier to pick up, maybe.............cheers.
I just use wires to hang when I'm spray painting bodies then hang them to cure overnight....