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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: Fred on June 25, 2013, 05:34:15 PM

Title: Home made wing jig
Post by: Fred on June 25, 2013, 05:34:15 PM

Not sure where I can buy a wing jig so I made my own from 7 sliding bevels ($2.50AUD each) and some allen bolts and nuts. I will test it on my current build of an Albatros D.III. Hope it works... :-\ I'll post results.

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Title: Re: Home made wing jig
Post by: coyotemagic on June 26, 2013, 01:01:18 AM

What a great idea, Fred.  That is essentially the basis for most of the commercial jigs I've seen.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Home made wing jig
Post by: Chris Johnson on June 26, 2013, 02:39:40 AM

Ingenious! I was looking at using cabinet sliding support stays but this is much simpler and cost effective. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Home made wing jig
Post by: Des on June 26, 2013, 11:01:07 AM

Very clever idea Fred, I will be very interested in seeing the results of your trial on your Albatros build.

Des.

Title: Re: Home made wing jig
Post by: pepperman42 on June 26, 2013, 12:06:28 PM

Off to the Home Depot!!!!!

Steve

Title: Re: Home made wing jig
Post by: Fred on June 26, 2013, 12:56:41 PM

Thanks for the kudos, gents.  :D If anyone makes their own I'd like to see some photos.

I'll be ready soon to give this jig a try.

Title: Re: Home made wing jig
Post by: Ernie on June 26, 2013, 09:38:52 PM

What a neat idea, Fred!  Well done.

cheers,
Ernie