Hello ALL if you go to my harbor the last boat I show has a good view of the stand .
Rick

It would be good to see the members stands so could you post photos.
Please as other members might like to make the same stands.

Martin555.

Not sure Peter on how Colin builds stands .I use two frames. Transfer the shape on to a piece of 1/2 " ply 6" in height width changes depending each boat. Add the thickness of my planking cut out shape.I then get 3/8" or 1/2" doweling drill hole for the size of dowel and cut dowels to the length need for the boat.It works well and is light weight and sturdy.
Rick

Do you have sketches of the stand design Colin, or any other stand maker for that matter. I would like to make nice stands for my boats when completed as the wife wants them on display in the house. All right Martin, I may not need the design for a while!
Peter.

I'm with you Colin 👍
Especially since my boats/ships vary in size from 7" to 57" 😮
Sometimes, for convenience and to save weight when carrying to the lake or as temporary supports 'on the slipway', I use carved blocks of expanded foam packing saved from various deliveries. 😉
For the smaller ones I often make stands from plastic sheet or 3 or 5mm acrylic. (Perspex!)
Like you Colin; it depends on what's kicking about getting in the way 😁
Cheers, Doug 😎

Hi Martin, I always build a new stand which then stays with that particular boat.
And I make most from 1/2" ply or wood depending on what's available in my stock at the time, as I use the same one for transportation and display.
Cheers Colin.

Hi
I have used these in the past, from Hughes Aircraft Kits (https://hakits.co.uk/?page_id=372), and no complaint's so far.

Universal Model Boat Stand,
Medium for hulls up to about 5″ beam. £8.00

Large for hulls 5 – 9″ beam £10.00

XL for boats over about 9″ beam £11.00

These are available to purchase from there eBay store,

Fred

I try and make a stand at the start Martin for each boat.
Rick