AIM models and their pegs

**miscmini** · 01-06-2017 06:47

I'm curious, does anyone avoid the Armaments in Miniature line of models because of the resin peg and steel screw in the belly of the 1/200 scale AIM models? Is it a put-off or distraction?

I tend to use magnetized stands so they're convenient for me. If I have a project that doesn't need the peg, I remove it in the cleaning process.

Your thoughts? Kevin

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**Teaticket** · 01-06-2017 07:50

I also use magnetic stands and I glue a ball bearing to the screw. When playing a game I put a ring magnet on the stand's magnet so I can have altitude with attitude!

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**Nightbomber** · 01-06-2017 08:14

I use AA ball+bearing system with success. The ball is superglued to the sanded screw. AIM planes are superlight, so even 2 engine bombers dive, bank and climb with ease

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**BobP** · 01-06-2017 12:31

I use a LITKO flight peg that fits in the hole very nicely. Haven't tried the ball bearing on any AIM models yet.

**Guntruck** · 01-06-2017 12:54

I can't say I like the pegs, so I remove it entirely, and then bore out a hole that will fit an AA ball bearing. I also drill a small hole through it to take a pin to hold while I am painting the plane. Here's a WIP to illustrate