Summary
A collection of model rocket display stands. Includes 18 mm and 24 mm mounts. These were previously available separately, but I have decided to place them all together in a single location. This is labeled as a "Work in Progress" as I hope to be adding some additional stands in the future.
Stands in this package include:
- Space Shuttle Stand
- Omega/Cineroc Stand
- Explorer Aquarius Stand
- Interceptor 'E' Stand
- Redstone Launch Base
- 'Y' Cradle
- 18mm desktop stand
- 24mm desktop stand
Desktop Stands
Redstone Stand
18mm Launch Ring Stand (modeled on the Mercury Redstone stand). This is a two part stand, where the ring needs to be glued to the support posts of the base.
'Y' Cradle
One thing that I add to each of these stands is a small square of thin adhesive cork to the bottom (here is a link to the stuff they sell at Hobby Lobby - https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Painting-Canvas-Art-Surfaces/Cork-Boards/Self-Adhesive-Cork-Roll---12/p/28806). This helps the stand 'stick' to the table top instead of sliding everywhere.
Cineroc/Omega
This is a simple display stand for the recreation of the Estes Cineroc/Astron Omega video camera rocket from back in the 1970s. The Cineroc payload stl files can be found here at Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5793257. The Cineroc camera payload uses the new Estes Astrocam digital video camera in place of the original 8mm film camera.
I am currently working through a build series on my web site that takes you through the construction of the rocket and the camera payload. It can be found at https://rocketryjournal.wordpress.com/2025/02/04/recreating-the-cineroc-astron-omega-part-1/
Estes Space Shuttle
This is a stand for the Estes Space Shuttle Kit that used the vacuform shuttle molds - NOT the 1/100 RTF Styrofoam version.
The stand attempts to recreate the feel of the launch pad that was used by the real Space Shuttle. The model is held securely in place by the two round poles at the back of the stand. The Solid Rocket Boosters fit over these poles.
The stand was created in Tinkercad and can be found at https://www.tinkercad.com/things/3QsJ1aPRDUC
The model was printed at 0.24 resolution and 10% infill. No supports were used. There was some loose filament during the printing, but these were later secured using Plast-I-Weld,
Explorer Aquarius
This is a remix utilizing the display nozzle of the Estes Explorer Aquarius Model Rocket
by Scott Mills: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2856923
This is a stand for the Estes Explorer Aquarius. It was first introduced in 1989 and recently reintroduced. This project creates a desk-style stand for the model. It incorporates the nozzle from Scott Mills' Explorer Aquarius project.
The stand was printed using black filament. The slot for the model's engine retaining hook was cut out after the print was finished. The raised ribs on the nozzle were highlighted using a silver paint pen.
The graphics files include the round Explorer Aquarius logo. This logo was on the original kits and on the back page of the 1989 Estes catalog. It was printed on high gloss photo paper and then attached to the raised circle on the stand using Fabri-Tac adhesive.
Generic Stands
This package currently consist of three generic model rocket stands and one specialty stand. Two of the generic stands are used for 18mm and 24mm motor mounts. The third is a 25mm stand. This is actually for the 29mm Estes motor mounts that use the screw-on motor retainer.
The specialty stand is a 24mm stand with a name plate for the Estes "Interceptor E" model rocket.
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