Hey guys, need your help finding a good building jig

tomkatter14 · Oct 7, 2023

I am in search of a very sturdy building jig for my 1:200 & 1:350 ships. The jig needs to have the ability to adjust length and tilt both ways. The ones available are cheap and don't have enough stability to hold enough weight to be useful. What are you guys using to build large kits? TIA! Jim

Philski · Oct 7, 2023

Build your own?

Jwallkc · Oct 7, 2023

Philski said:
Build your own?View attachment 398738 View attachment 398739

Can you adjust width of the keel slot in that jig?

Jeff

Philski · Oct 8, 2023

Jwallkc said:
Can you adjust width of the keel slot in that jig?

Jeff

Sure. Its just a notch in the support. Cut it any size (width) you might want.

kuba91nt · Oct 8, 2023

Check out the website https://www.hobbyzone.pl/, they have various boatbuilding accessories, including a small and large shipyard. I am satisfied with the materials. They should ship abroad. Or just build your own jig, its faster.

Tools

www.hobbyzone.pl

wolfxserver · Oct 14, 2023

tomkatter14 said:
I am in search of a very sturdy building jig for my 1:200 & 1:350 ships. The jig needs to have the ability to adjust length and tilt both ways. The ones available are cheap and don't have enough stability to hold enough weight to be useful. What are you guys using to build large kits? TIA! Jim

I use Amatit's. Extremely versatile especially when mounted to a steel plate.

lakedaisy · Oct 14, 2023

Nice looking jig Philski.

Warpipes · Oct 14, 2023

I use the Hobby Zone Professional Building Slip, made in Poland:

Professional Building Slip

Professional building slip.

www.hobbyzone.pl

I purchased it a couple of years ago in the USA, but I don't remember where.

Warpipes · Oct 14, 2023

I also have the Amati shown above and use it from time to time when I need to repeatedly rotate the hull in the horizontal plane, but I like the Hobby Zone better for planking.