Christmas Tree Stand for Display Stands or Launch Platforms?

[BigMacDaddy]

I wonder if anyone has tried something like this tree stand as either a display stand for a large rocket or even as a launch rod / rail support?

This one looks like it could work to support a pretty good size rail launch setup (although rail could not be angled without something added):
https://www.hobbylobby.com/Christma...e-Stands/Metal-Tree-Stand---7-1-2'/p/80942170
These would be cheap for displaying mid-sized or larger rockets:
https://www.christmascentral.com/wh...ee-stand-for-2-2-5-artificial-trees-32638296/https://www.christmascentral.com/wh...tree-stand-for-3-4-artificial-trees-32638297/

 

[tsmith1315]

Can't use that for a launch pad, there's a note:

 

[DigBaddy]

Typing the obvious; Those white plastic ones seem like they just need an epoxied used motor to work nicely as a display stand. Good price too.

 

[H_Rocket]

I use them as bases for painting stands.

 

[BigMacDaddy]

Typing the obvious; Those white plastic ones seem like they just need an epoxied used motor to work nicely as a display stand. Good price too.

Agree -- or a 3D printed adapter of some type. I would consider using a piece of threaded rod with a couple of straps and bolt on top so that you could adjust the tension on the straps and thus the width of mount to fit different sized rocket tubes.

I was seeing some folks printing rocket stands for mid and larger rockets and it was many hours of printing so I was wondering about cheaper / easier options.

 

[wonderboy]

It completely suits your urban lifestyle, as well.

...so it's got that going for it as well, which is nice.