Wing Alignment Tool: Whatsitzname??

trackpad · 11 May 2008, 08:16 PM

Hi, Everyone,

Ther's an alignment tool on the market that's apparently quite helpful when aligning and gluing upper wings to WW1 models. It's made out of brass and goes together like a Meccano set on steroids. I think Aeroclub makes it, but I can't find it on their site. Can anyone tell me what it's called and where it can be purchased? Thanks in Advance!

trackpad · 11 May 2008, 08:24 PM

Hi, Troops,

Cancel my last. I just did a last gasp scan of the Aeroclub site, and found what I was looking for under..."Tools!" It's the "Aeroclub Biplane Assembly Jig, £31.49." I saw a review of it somewhere, and it seems to be quite a handy item, especially for a kit such as the Eduard 1/48th DH-2. If anyone has one of these and can give a short dissertation as to pros and cons, I'd love to read it.

bobs_buckles · 11 May 2008, 10:50 PM

I bought the jig recently and very nice it is, too.
The only thing I've got to do now is work out the stagger for a 1/48th Eduard Fok.DVII. I'm not the best in the world when it comes to angles.
DOH!

Bob

duncan-k · 16 May 2008, 03:07 AM

Hey.

I ordered mine today,I read the review in/on internet modeller and it seems very handy,I hope it will big enough for my 1/72 Staaken! Apparently there is a slight delay due to the company waiting for some etch parts to arrive.

Cheers

trackpad · 16 May 2008, 10:23 AM

Hi, Duncan,

I knew I'd seen a review somewhere, and you've aimed me in the right direction: Internet Modeller! Thanks very much. My order will likely go in over the next few days.

Downwind · 16 May 2008, 01:52 PM

To my Canadian friend Trackpad---http://www.aeroclub-models.com/ is the link--I did a SEARCH for "tools" and found the description second from the bottom---complete details, but no pix. As I figure that price to exceed a lot of bucks----Doc

Duh! I just noticed you had found the site---OK my goof.

trackpad · 16 May 2008, 05:16 PM

Hello, Downwind,

Thanks for your posting. You and others visiting here might like to see a review of the jig, in two parts, on "Internet Modeller." here are the links:

Aeroclub Biplane Assembly Jig

and...

Using the Aeroclub Biplane Assembly Jig

This looks like a pretty good piece of kit, and I'll probably send for it in a day or two. Delivery will probably take a while, but I'm in no hurry to do mortal combat with a 1/48th DH-2!

Thanks again for your response!

Flute · 16 May 2008, 10:06 PM

>Thanks for your posting. You and others visiting here might like to see a review of the jig, in two parts, on "Internet Modeller." here are the links:

Aeroclub Biplane Assembly Jig

and...

Using the Aeroclub Biplane Assembly Jig

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Please note, this was the original jig. From what I've read, the Mark II is a great improvement. I still haven't bought the new one since I haven't broken the old one yet - at such time as I do, I'll replace it with the Mark II.

Paul.

trackpad · 16 May 2008, 10:20 PM

Paul,

Thanks for this. I have just this minute sent my order to Aeroclub, so I hope that I'll be sent the Mark II. The links were from a few years ago, to be sure. Once mine arrives, I'll post an update here to inform our forumites of the current status.

duncan-k · 21 May 2008, 12:53 AM

Hey,

Just recieved the jig in question-in a word SUPERB! I was sent the mark 2a version,which I take it is the latest issue. I looked at the review in internet modeller and there are quite a few changes to the original design. This version is a far superior beast!