John Aero Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I have been working on a new version of my Biplane Jig which has been OOP for some time. I was never completely happy with certain aspects of my Jig in it's various forms and certainly the production time made it not cost effective to make. With this new version I have used some different production and operation techniques and it is a much more efficient and precise device which will enable 1:72, 1:48 and many 1;32 types to be constructed. More over I will be producing an update pack to enable existing users of Mk.s 2B, 3, and 3B to improve their Jigs, I hope to make this mod pack at as reasonable price as I can. As to the price of the new Jig I am still in the process of sorting some areas out. Just remember it is a long term tool just like your Dremel, Airbrush and compressor. John 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDH Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Now that is good news John. Look forward to hear more and particularly when its available. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveCS Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Same John! Looking forward to it! Cheers,Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Ready for Telford?? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 I hope to have them at Telford. My machine issues are still unresolved so I need other things to sell. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin @ Freightdog Models Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Good luck getting it ready, hope you can as I need a good jig. I know what it's like to be rushing around for projects for Telford, most of my planned items have fallen at the last (and sometimes first) hurdle, hopefully I can cobble a few good bits together. Look forward to seeing you at the show John. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Great news, John. I'm looking forward to seeing what the mods are, and how much the update pack will be. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Uncanny timing, John! I bought a 1/48 DH9 kit not long ago and when I looked more closely decided the time had come to invest in a jig. I was going to ask if you had one available and stumbled on your post! I hope you'll beannouncing when its ready, and the price etc? Cheers ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyC Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I would certainly be interested in this when it becomes available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I'm interested too - although I've no complaints about the existing jig to be honest ! Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
is it windy yet? Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Yes please post when it becomes available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 More over I will be producing an update pack to enable existing users of Mk.s 2B, 3, and 3B to improve their Jigs That is lovely! Can you tell me which version do I have? Is it upgradeable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 That's a 2A, Yes it can be upgraded with the important bits. I notice that you only have the single stagger arms and not the double type so it's an early one. They're looking a little used. Some double arm types had the lower long spacer soldered into place. This will have to be un soldered as the stagger arms on the modified type fit either side of the main chassis frames and the gap arms are directly above the frames. All will be revealed, as I will be photographing the new build in a couple of days. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Séan Pádraig Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 A fete of engineering in themselves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 how is this project going John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Aero Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 I'm trying to revive my interest in this again and overcome a production problem. These things take a huge amount of time and aren't very rewarding, So I just have to walk away from it for a while. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hacker Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 John, Did you ever find the time to release the new jig? I know it's a little after the Lords Mayor show, but was looking to upgrade my Mk.II Cheers, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertielissie Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Dear John, I hope you have made progress on upgrading your jig. I have great memories of chatting to you when you visited Point Cook RAAF Museum, Melbourne, some years back. You very kindly sent me your brass version jig free of charge.I hope you are keeping well and I just had to acknowledge your outstanding contribution to our hobby. Best wishes, Paul Lawrence (Melbourne) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob C. Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 John, Excellent!! I have a half (or so)-finished Meikraft Ca 3 that would be the perfect victim/guinea pig for it. Can't wait. Bob C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob C. Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Woops. Looks like I should have read all the way to the bottom before getting my hopes up like that. But here's hoping, anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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