Model Boat Mayhem

Mess Deck: General Section => Model Boating => Topic started by: MadBadTrad on September 15, 2015, 01:11:32 pm

Title: Wall Display Brackets
Post by: MadBadTrad on September 15, 2015, 01:11:32 pm

Hi all!   :-)

Not sure where this question goes....

I want to mount my pond yacht on my wall in my bedroom.  I am not sure of what types of brackets are available.  How can I learn about the different kinds of brackets.  I'm also wondering if it's possible to hang from the ceiling?  Is there a good website that details all the different ways of displaying?  Thanks! 

Title: Re: Wall Display Brackets
Post by: Stavros on September 15, 2015, 01:19:02 pm

put up a set of wall shelves available from your local DIY shop

Dave

Title: Re: Wall Display Brackets
Post by: MadBadTrad on September 15, 2015, 01:23:07 pm

Quote from: Stavros on September 15, 2015, 01:19:02 pm

put up a set of wall shelves available from your local DIY shop

Dave

Thanks Dave.  Well, first, I have nearly every wall in our house covered with bookcases - the wifey would have my head if I proposed more bookshelves of any kind.  Second, I'd rather have the boat seemingly suspended, with any bracket almost hidden - in part so you can see her lines unimpeded, etc.     

Title: Re: Wall Display Brackets
Post by: tigertiger on September 15, 2015, 03:56:28 pm

Get 2 standard shelf brackets that are smooth on the top and bottom (inner and outer) face. Hang them upside down on the wall. Place boat on brackets.

Title: Re: Wall Display Brackets
Post by: MadBadTrad on September 16, 2015, 01:19:14 pm

Quote from: tigertiger on September 15, 2015, 03:56:28 pm

Get 2 standard shelf brackets that are smooth on the top and bottom (inner and outer) face. Hang them upside down on the wall. Place boat on brackets.

Thanks!  Sounds good and I may try just that.  Anyone ever use these? http://seagifts.com/shipbrackets.html

Title: Re: Wall Display Brackets
Post by: dreamyhippo on September 16, 2015, 01:40:19 pm

If your looking to make it "float" in the room by suspending it from the ceiling, you can get some heavy duty eyelet screws and crew them into the Joists of the ceiling. then you can use heavy duty fishing line to make a cradle tied to the eyelets and supporting your boat.  depending on the weight of the boat will determine the strength of the line needed.

Title: Re: Wall Display Brackets
Post by: tigertiger on September 17, 2015, 01:31:46 am

Quote from: MadBadTrad on September 16, 2015, 01:19:14 pm

Thanks!  Sounds good and I may try just that.  Anyone ever use these? http://seagifts.com/shipbrackets.html (http://seagifts.com/shipbrackets.html)

Those look nice.
Try and find out if there is a recommended weight limit. If you have working boats they can be much heavier the static models. Consider removing batteries.