These instructions are for the Large Stands only. For the Small Stands please see the appropriate listing as they are different for assembly purposes. STEP 1: Starting with your components, 1 Base, 1 Peg, 2 Round 3mm (diameter) x 2mm (thickness) Magnets, 2 Square 3mm Magnets and either the large or small support arm (depending on the kit you are using it for). Remove your protective paper coating from both the base, peg and support arm. |
STEP 2: Some people find it ideal to super glue the peg into the stand at this stage, as it gives something more to hold onto while placing magnets. Already being a snug fit, you may need to give a little down ward pressure onto a flat surface for the peg to make definite contact with the base at the join. Using super glue will simply make sure that it never falls out. |
STEP 3: Before placing and gluing any magnets, you will need to make sure of polarity. Simply take one square and one round magnet and let them join together. This is how the magnets will sit while your model is joined to the stand. |
STEP 4: Start by test fitting your square magnet into one of the two small square slots at the top of the peg (as pictured). The top surface of the square magnet will sit flush with the top of the peg, leaving the round magnet sitting proud. Remove the magnets and apply super glue to the three surfaces you noticed that come in contact with the peg. Keep the super glue as minimal as possible, so as to minimise mess. The magnet is a snug fit also. Set this aside and allow to dry. |
STEP 4a: Again, test fit your second square magnet into the other small square slots at the top of the peg (as pictured). The top surface of the square magnet will sit flush with the top of the peg, leaving the round magnet sitting proud. Remove the magnets and apply super glue to the three surfaces you noticed that come in contact with the peg. Keep the super glue as minimal as possible, so as to minimise mess. The magnet is a snug fit also. Set this aside and allow to dry. |
STEP 5: Moving onto your model to be mounted on the stand, locate where your normal flight stand peg would go. |
STEP 6: Drill the hole out to a diameter of 3mm. The best way to do this while putting minimal stress on small plastic components is to run a 3mm drill bit in a cordless drill on a backwards setting. This actually turns the excess plastic into powder under a more controlled action, rather than removing large amounts of swarf too quickly and undesirably. Drill to a minimum of 2mm deep to allow full insertion of the round magnet, any less and you wont get it to sit flush with the models surface. |
STEP 6a: Using your flight stand peg as a marker (with magnets attached), locate where you want the second magnet hole to be drilled. On larger kits with more weight in one location, it is better to have the second magnet closer to that area. For example, if your skimmer/flyer has a rear turret (thus extra weight at the rear) place the second magnet hole towards the rear, when compared to the original. |
STEP 7: It is recommended to use a pin vice with a 1mm drill bit to get this started. The 1mm hole will act as a pilot hole for your 3mm drill bit. |
STEP 8: Drill the hole out to a diameter of 3mm. The best way to do this while putting minimal stress on small plastic components is to run a 3mm drill bit in a cordless drill on a backwards setting. This actually turns the excess plastic into powder under a more controlled action, rather than removing large amounts of swarf too quickly and undesirably. Drill to a minimum of 2mm deep to allow full insertion of the round magnet, any less and you wont get it to sit flush with the models surface. |
STEP 9: Place a minimal amount of super glue in each hole you have drilled out. With the round magnets still attached to the peg as shown here (so as to keep your polarity correct) push the round magnets into the holes. |
STEP 10: The peg and square magnets wont allow you to push the round magnets any further than flush with the models surface. So even if you have drilled more than 2mm, it simply isn't a problem. |
STEP 11: All that is left is for you to choose which support arm to place in the centre slot. Two sizes are supplied per stand, giving you the best possible outcomes, depending on the kit your are assembling. |
Simply slide either arm onto the centre slot, preferably adding a minimal amount of super glue to keep it in place. Support arms are also a snug fit onto the peg. These arms have been designed to simply add left and right OR forward and backward support (depending on your magnet location). The two magnets will do all of the grabbing work, the arm will just stop any tip when the model is moved. Once dry you have now fully assembled your Magnetic Acrylic Flight Stand. You can now place your model on top and see how it clicks into position. |
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