Here is a chart of the standard placements especially focusing on close stunning. I realize there are more strategies than just this, but I did try to include more than just mine. Dodge routes can be translated as the direction in which a toon in that position aims. That way minimum time-consuming adjustments can be made.
The rest of these images and charts are mainly how to dodge the gears.
This is an APROXIMATION (Note: aproximation) of the VP's range:
Does anyone remember exactly how many gears come out of the door? I believe I remember there is an odd number of them. Long range stunners remember that one will fly straight down the middle, so try to be off center slightly. It has worked for me.
Correction: The following chart says you don't have to move as much if you are way out in the red area. This is false, but the rest of it is true.
