Modelling jig

[Sweet pea]

Is there a jig available to buy for making certain wagons are square. I use plastic kits.

[Steamport Southport]

1 hour ago, Kevin Johnson said:

Is there a jig available to buy for making certain wagons are square. I use plastic kits.

 

For the wheels or sides/ends? Personally never really needed them.

 

For wheels this is available.

 

https://www.brassmasters.co.uk/axle_gauges.htm

 

There was a similar Bill Bedford version that I don't think is currently available.

 

No idea about side/end jigs. Small engineers squares would probably work best IMO.

 

There are these. Never used them so can't comment.

 

https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/p/48111/PR-SS-02-Proses-Snap-and-Glue-Set-Square-(2-Magnetic-Clamps-w-8-Ma

 

 

And if you can, check them for squareness on a very flat surface such as a pane of glass/mirror.

 

 

 

Jason

Edited December 7, 2023 by Steamport Southport
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[smokebox]

Lego bricks can be used for getting things square, they are very precisely made.

[Barclay]

After 40 years building wagons without any help I recently obtained one of these Brassmasters jigs and I must say it was a pleasure to use.

[ELTEL]

I think Scale model scenery produce a couple of jigs

 

Terry 

[fulton]

16 minutes ago, ELTEL said:

I think Scale model scenery produce a couple of jigs

 

Terry 

Yes they do, I have found them useful for all sorts of jobs.

[Bucoops]

Not mentioned yet is Coffman clamp that Branchlines sell. https://www.coffmaneng.com/shop

 

[Enterprisingwestern]

 

321 blocks and magnets for square bodies.

 

 

Modified Bill Bedford axle spacing jig for solebars.

 

Mike.

[Re6/6]

A good range of sizes available.

 

https://yorkmodelrail.com/product-category/tools-and-storage/