How To Hang Airplanes From Ceiling

Use the finest fishing line you can find that will support the weight of the model.

How to hang airplanes from ceiling.

Doug joseph 2 775 views. A slipknot should make it easy to adjust the lengths and allow you to take the plane down easily for dusting. Whether you are a model airplane hobbyist or want to create an aviation themed bedroom for a child you can hang model airplanes from your ceiling. For example if your model will hang 20 inches from the ceiling cut 52 inches of line 20 20 12 52.

Here s a pic of my do 17 hanging from the ceiling using the technique i described earlier. That s why this video is so long. Using more than 1 hook will keep the plane from moving much due to drafts in the room. It s hard to make out the thread but you can see the three thumbtacks.

Measure and cut two pieces double the length of the distance you want your model to hang from the ceiling plus about 12 inches for adjustments. The plane is hanging in the loops of nylon by the wings and by the tail. According to my understandings about jet powered and propeller powered aircraft. You ll need to tie fishing line around 3 points on the plane e g nose tail and or wings and secure them to hook s on the ceiling.

Some models come with mounting holes but you can still hang airplanes that don t have mounting holes. If i want to change the position of the plane all i need to do is relocate the thumbtacks. A clear craft line threaded into a basic eyehook will suspend the airplane.