Welcome to Papa695's Bi plane GB. Chat thread

[Tim Marlow]

Blimey, here's a serious question
With all the frustration I've had with the Hector, I'm thinking I should try and get myself a building rig / jig. Or put one together out of Lego (of which I have a fair amount).

When I've searched for a biplane building jig, one that keeps coming up says it covers 1/144 to 1/24 but is 'optimised' for 1/32. Methinks a Wingnut influence and may probably be a bit huge for my needs. The only other one I've found is a, very expensive, bracket that fits another rig
So, any pointers or recommendations from anyone?

Might be worth looking for a 3D printed one. I think I’ve seen some when browsing on some of the sites.

[Dave Ward]

I did print one out

This is more or less optimised for 1/48 - I've found it's more a painting jig. To make it work more as a jig, there would have to be clamps, rather than the model just resting on pads. If you're sticking to 1/72, maybe one of these

' Helping Hands ' designed for soldering wires - loads available on ebay
Dave

[Tim Marlow]

I did print one out
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This is more or less optimised for 1/48 - I've found it's more a painting jig. To make it work more as a jig, there would have to be clamps, rather than the model just resting on pads. If you're sticking to 1/72, maybe one of these
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' Helping Hands ' designed for soldering wires - loads available on ebay
Dave

Knew I’d seen one somewhere before….do they make a biplane version?
The helping hands work well for decaling small birds in 1/48, just have to remember to pad the jaws out to stop scratching. I‘m sure I’ll use mine for rigging the green and purple whale as well.

[Steve-the-Duck]

Dave and Tim, thanks for those. I've got a helping hands, the magnifier of which is a permanent fixture of my workspace

What I'm after tho' is something that will hold while I put the top wing on, and slide in all the struts. Especially with the pain the Amodel stuff is causing me!
Y'know, they practically copied the Airfix kit for their Avro 504, with the main struts joined by a top bar that slotted into the top wing and keeps the struts at the right angle, but could they not have done that with their other kits?

Oh nooo
Bloody Russians...

[Tim Marlow]

Dave and Tim, thanks for those. I've got a helping hands, the magnifier of which is a permanent fixture of my workspace

What I'm after tho' is something that will hold while I put the top wing on, and slide in all the struts. Especially with the pain the Amodel stuff is causing me!
Y'know, they practically copied the Airfix kit for their Avro 504, with the main struts joined by a top bar that slotted into the top wing and keeps the struts at the right angle, but could they not have done that with their other kits?

Oh nooo
Bloody Russians...

Blue tack? I used it when I built a Nieuport a few years ago. It’s not ideal, but better than trying to find four hands.

[Andy T]

I enjoyed being part of this very popular group build but it was over a bit too soon for me, so I have this on its way from John:



A much simpler build than the Swordfish but I like the stubby looks and the skis are a bit different.

[Steve-the-Duck]

Well, I'm halfway through my third build, and looking at the fourth and fifth...

[Tim Marlow]

I enjoyed being part of this very popular group build but it was over a bit too soon for me, so I have this on its way from John:

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A much simpler build than the Swordfish but I like the stubby looks and the skis are a bit different.

Looks like she’s been fitted with prosthetic limbs Andy. Interesting build though.

[Ian M]

Blimey, here's a serious question
With all the frustration I've had with the Hector, I'm thinking I should try and get myself a building rig / jig.

How about this:

https://www.hobbyzone.pl/en/modelling-accessories/128-aircraft-assembly-jig.html

[Steve-the-Duck]

Yeah, I've seen that one on eBay. I also found another that might suit my, multiple, needs
Cheers tho