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Biplane Assembly Jig
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Posted: Friday, June 20, 2008 - 09:43 PM UTC


Roxter takes a look at Sram's assembly jig that should make constructing biplane models of all eras much simpler.

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Thanks!
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Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 03:49 AM UTC
Nice review.
I ordered one, hopefully I'll get it from the next batch Petr receives.
Maybe it will rekindle my interest in bi-planes.
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Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 03:13 PM UTC
Despite the fact that this looks exactly what I need to complete an RAF SE 5a I don't think I'll be able to buy one soon...do you have any tips on how to align the wings and struts before I throw it across the room? Any references or help is greatly appreciated!

John Z - Buffalo, NY
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Posted: Monday, August 04, 2008 - 08:27 PM UTC
Just got confirmation of shipping from hobbyshop.cz for one I ordered a while back. Looks like they are back in stock.
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Posted: Monday, August 04, 2008 - 09:43 PM UTC
Hi Arseny

very good review... and very funny too, I especially like the introduction

cheers

Steffen
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Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 10:32 AM UTC
My jig arrived today. Goes together nicely now. I've just got to try it out on, revells se5a and rodens fokker D.vi both in 1/72.
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Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 06:08 AM UTC
makes live a bit easy form now on
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Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 01:35 PM UTC
As usual, I'm following Dave's lead. I ordered one as well. Got a confirmation of the order, so...now the waiting begins. I've been eyeing my stash of bi-planes for awhile now. I'm hoping it doesn't take too long to fill the order.

Cheers,
Mike

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Posted: Monday, August 25, 2008 - 04:00 PM UTC
Mine is on the way...... now for a bi-plane --- after the 1/350th ship and 20 other projects.
(maybe a nice old Lindburg Jenny!)
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Posted: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 08:41 AM UTC

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My jig arrived today. Goes together nicely now. I've just got to try it out on, revells se5a and rodens fokker D.vi both in 1/72.



..was wondering whether or not it would be a bit bulky for 72nd.....??
Just been wrestling with the excellent Revell Dr. 1 in 72nd and could have done with this - not only could I not fit the interplane struts at all, I couldn't see a lot of the pieces either... ! perhaps time for a change of scale...
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Posted: Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 03:14 AM UTC
WOOHOO!!

I just got my PayPal request for payment from hobbyshop.cz for the jig I ordered...total cost, 23 Euros (approx. $35.00). Man, I can't wait to get that little beauty up and running... Come on, mailman!


Mike
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