Foam-Flite Small-Pro Table Top Model Airplane Stand User manual

ank you for purchasing the Small-Pro Table Top model airplane stand. Your stand was designed by
modelers just like you looking for an economical and versatile stand to make it easier to work on and
protect model aircra on the workbench and at the eld. We hope you enjoy your stand and nd many
uses for it. If you have any questions please contact us. e Small-Pro Table Top stand kit includes all the
wood and hardware for one complete stand. Check over the parts and hardware before you start your
build. If there are any damaged pieces or missing hardware please contact us before beginning the assem-
bly process.
e following is included in the kit:
• 1 - 6mm x 10” x 15” 5 ply Plywood (Sheet 1)
• 1 - 9mm x 10” x 15” 7 ply Plywood (Sheet 2)
• 4 - 1/4” x 1” Carriage Bolts
• 4 - 1/4” x 1 1/4” Carriage Bolts
• 4 - 1/4” x 2” Carriage Bolts
• 12 - 1/4 - 20 Nuts
• 4 - 10-24 x 1½” Round Head Bolts
• 2 - 10-24 Nuts
• 2 - 10-24 Nylon Lock Nuts
You will need the following to assemble the kit:
• Heavy Duty Razor for removing wood parts
• Sandpaper
• 5 Minute Epoxy, Wood Glue or CA Glue
• 3/8” and 7/16” wrench
Small-Pro Table Top Model Airplane Stand
Foam-Flite - Mankato MN
Phone: [phone] e-mail: sales@foam-ite.com
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1) Start by cutting out all the plywood pieces using
a heavy duty razor blade such as a box cutter. Try to
cut the tabs o cleanly to minimize the amount of
sanding required.
2) Sand down any tab pieces le on the parts. Make
sure any internal slots are clean to allow smooth
movement of the bolts through the slotted areas.
e assembly is very simple and requires just a few tools. e plywood parts are held in place on the sheets by
small tabs le in the wood. ese will need to be cut free and it’s easiest using a heavier razor blade with a han-
dle. ere are a few steps requiring the use of glue. Each builder will have their preference on what glue to use.
We recommend using Epoxy, Wood Glue or CA. e CA is faster but can create a brittle joint in some cases
while the Epoxy and wood glue will create a stronger bond but take more time. Choose what works best for
you. Most people prefer to leave the wood natural but if you prefer you can stain the wood for a unique look
and some added protection. We don’t recommend paint as the parts t is tight and a layer of paint may cause
the stand to bind and not work properly. When fully assembled the stand is a great tool for your workbench
and at the eld! Let’s get started!
3) Locate the center base piece and tape over the
square holes to prevent glue from spilling out in the
next step.

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4) Flip the center piece over and place the 4 - 10/24 x
1 1/2” bolts into the slots with the round head sitting
in the square holes. Fill the slots with your choice of
glue and set it aside until the glue is set up or dry.
5) Locate the upper arm pieces
and slide brace pieces. Place a
bead of glue on the arm be-
tween the tabs and place the
pieces together. Make sure they
t tight with no gap between
the pieces. Set them aside till
the glue is set.
6) Locate the knuckle pieces and
the cradle base pieces. Apply a
bead of glue to each knuckle and
press them into the cradle base.
Make sure they are sitting per-
pendicular and set them aside
until the glue is set.
7) Locate the two base leg pieces and slide them onto
the 10/24 bolt ends on the center base piece. On the
lower bolt use the 10/24 nylon locknut to secure
the leg to the base. Use a 3/8” socket to tighten the
locknut down. Only tighten this nut so that there is
no play in the base leg but that the center base can
still rotate. For the top bolt place a 10-24 nut into a
plywood star knob and tighten it down to hold the
base in place.
Repeat this step for the other side.

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8) Locate the lower arm pieces, two 1 1/4” carriage bolts, two star
knobs and two 1/4-20” nuts.
9) Place the 1 1/4” Carriage bolt through the hole in one arm then slide the bolt through the center base
piece. Slide the second lower arm piece onto the bolt then secure it in place with a star knob and 1/4-20 bolt.
Be sure to draw the carriage bolt into the rst lower arm piece.
10) Locate the center cradle pieces, cradle arms, 1”
Carriage bolts, 1/4-20 nuts and star knobs.

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11) Slide the carriage bolts in from the side with the
knuckle pieces. Place the cradle arms onto the bolts
on the opposite side then secure them in place with
the 1/4-20 nuts and star knobs.
Repeat this for the second cradle assembly.
12) Locate the completed cradle assembly and locate
the upper arm assembly as well as a 1 1/4” Carriage
Bolt, 1/4-20 nut and star knob.
13) Attach the cradle assembly to the upper arm
using the 1 1/4” Carriage bolt through the knuckle
pieces and secure it with a 1/4-20 nut and star knob.
Repeat this for the second side.

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14) Slide the upper arm and cradle assembly into the
slot between the lower arms. Make sure it can move
smoothly. If it is too tight lightly sand the pieces so
that it can move smoothly but is not too loose.
15) Locate the four plywood arm supports, four
2” carriage bolts, four 1/4-20 nuts star knobs and
plywood spacers.
16) Slide one support piece onto the carriage bolt
followed by a plywood spacer. Slide this through
the center base piece. Add a spacer then the second
support piece and secure it with a 1/4-20 nut and star
knob. Be sure to draw the carriage bolt into the rst
plywood support piece.
Repeat this for the second side of the stand.

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17) Align the support pieces with
the slot in the lower arm pieces.
Slide a 2” carriage bolt through the
support pieces and the lower arm
assembly. Secure it in place using a
1/4-20 nut and star knob.
Repeat for the other side.
Congratulations your stand is now complete! Check to make sure it can fully articulate and move smooth-
ly throughout the entire range. Some minor sanding may be required to allow all the connections to move
smoothly. Your stand can now hold most planes from parkyers up to .60 sized planes weighing up to 10 lbs.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY:
In use of our products, Foam-Flite’s only obligation shall be to replace such quantity of the product prov-
en to be defective. User shall determine the suitability of the product for his or her intended use and shall
assume all risk and liability in connection therewith.
Foam-Flite - Mankato MN
Phone: [phone] e-mail: sales@foam-ite.com