Jig for fitting top wing

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Jig for fitting top wing

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 12:49 AM

Hello all,

I have come back to model making after a 20 year lay off. In that time I have developed an interest in WW1 aircraft and would love to make many of my favorites.
I need plans for a simple jig that will help me with the top wing fitment.
All help is much appreciated.
Cheers!!
Bob

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Woody

Member since
December 2002
From: Third rock from the sun.

Posted by Woody on Thursday, November 6, 2003 11:18 PM

You'll have to dig it up but there is a thread in the forums that shows how to use two hair combs to made a jig. Any one remember the thread? Confused [%-)]

" I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way." --John Paul Jones

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Friday, November 14, 2003 9:00 AM

Woody,

I had the same thought. I think the thread had a picture in it too.

Regards,

-Drew

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Friday, November 14, 2003 9:10 AM

Here it is:

http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3319

Regards,

-Drew

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 29, 2003 12:39 PM

I managed to make one in the end...came out well!

Close up of wing-nut adjuster with stretched sprue stops taped to dowel.

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Lufbery

Member since
December 2002
From: Harrisburg, PA

Posted by Lufbery on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 8:38 AM

Bob,

That's pretty impressive. I may do something similar now that I've seen your set up. Thanks for sharing it!

Are you going to hold the top wing under your cross piece with rubber bands, tape, or something similar?

Regards,

-Drew

-Drew

Build what you like; like what you build.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 8:54 AM

Thaqnks bob_booth. I like your impressive jig and will biuld my own.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 2:24 PM

Thanks for the kind words Smile [:)]

When you get round to making one, make sure you give it a good 4 coats of clear varnish to seal and protect.
I use blue tac for attaching the top wing to the jig, but If anyone knows of a better way of doing it then drop me a line.
Cheers.
Bob