Hanging Airfix Planes From Ceiling

Remember to switch out for a smaller drill bit if you hit a stud so you can install the screw in swag hook.

Hanging airfix planes from ceiling.

Some of my examples are below. It s hard to make out the thread but you can see the three thumbtacks. Large 8 5 hang retro airplane aircraft model home decor ornament toy home office desktop decoration retro world war i german wings model ww1 aircraft model blue 4 5 out of 5 stars 104. Here s a pic of my do 17 hanging from the ceiling using the technique i described earlier.

Attach hooks to the ceiling where you plan to hang your models. The plane is hanging in the loops of nylon by the wings and by the tail. If i want to change the position of the plane all i need to do is relocate the thumbtacks. You ll need to tie fishing line around 3 points on the plane e g nose tail and or wings and secure them to hook s on the ceiling.

Airfix special aircraft on the roof of my bedroom last video before christmas. Vulcan a tricky hang this one as the rear fuselage is short and the tail limits banking options. Using more than 1 hook will keep the plane from moving much due to drafts in the room. I screw a mug hook into the ceiling and then use thin cotton thread usually white tied in a loop and hooked around the fuselage front to rear or use the wings depending on.

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Use a drill with a 5 8 inch drill bit to make a hole in your ceiling. So the question is what type o hanging thread the airfix tribute forum. Doug joseph 2 775 views. Don t hang the hook too close to a wall so the plant rests against the wall and won t hang freely.

I hang my models from the ceiling as they look better in flight and creates more space on my shelves for other models. As i child my dad wouldn t let me but now i can lol. Hi all i have now run out of storage space to display planes wheels down and am wanting to hang them from the ceiling. Hanging rc airplanes from a ceiling in garage duration.