Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2007 18:52:47 GMT
The following review was provided by Ian Sadler, Armour Tas and Armour SIG Leader ...
I was attending and demonstrating at a local Model Railway show, this can have its own rewards, not only new ways of model making that can cross over to our hobby but new accessories. So it was in this case, when I found on one of the trade strands, the following two jigs for forming handrails.
They are made from heavy duty brass and are etched and drilled in such a way as to make the forming of handrails a breeze. You can make as many as required and all to the same size with complete confidence.
The small jig reference no. E017 is approximately 45mm by 43mm, has a total of 99 holes. Ref Number E019 approximately 70mm by 38mm and has in all 264 holes, giving a grand total of 363 possible handle sizes.
Method for using the jigs could not be any easier. The jig has a hole into which you insert the wire, then bend it along the etched groove and then finally complete the second bend into the toothed edge. Repeat as many times as needed and you will be confident all will be to the same standard size, no more hit or miss. I did find that you need gentle pressure from your pliers, but not too much.
Conclusions: These jigs have been available to the railway model makers for several years but to the best of my knowledge this is the first review of them for general model makers. See the scan with the worked example. A very well thought out pair of jigs with huge potential for model makers in general. They can be used on Military and Civilian trucks and for Ships and Submarines etc.
Highly recommended, for further details contact ...
Bill Bedford Models
4 Belgrave Court
George Street
Pontypool
Wales NP48NP
Telephone +44 (0)1495 753931
The Cost for the small one jig, Ref E017 is £2-00 and Ref E019 is £2-50 with UK postage of 50p for the two. Overseas buyers will have to contact Bill by phone for details.
I was attending and demonstrating at a local Model Railway show, this can have its own rewards, not only new ways of model making that can cross over to our hobby but new accessories. So it was in this case, when I found on one of the trade strands, the following two jigs for forming handrails.
They are made from heavy duty brass and are etched and drilled in such a way as to make the forming of handrails a breeze. You can make as many as required and all to the same size with complete confidence.
The small jig reference no. E017 is approximately 45mm by 43mm, has a total of 99 holes. Ref Number E019 approximately 70mm by 38mm and has in all 264 holes, giving a grand total of 363 possible handle sizes.
Method for using the jigs could not be any easier. The jig has a hole into which you insert the wire, then bend it along the etched groove and then finally complete the second bend into the toothed edge. Repeat as many times as needed and you will be confident all will be to the same standard size, no more hit or miss. I did find that you need gentle pressure from your pliers, but not too much.
Conclusions: These jigs have been available to the railway model makers for several years but to the best of my knowledge this is the first review of them for general model makers. See the scan with the worked example. A very well thought out pair of jigs with huge potential for model makers in general. They can be used on Military and Civilian trucks and for Ships and Submarines etc.
Highly recommended, for further details contact ...
Bill Bedford Models
4 Belgrave Court
George Street
Pontypool
Wales NP48NP
Telephone +44 (0)1495 753931
The Cost for the small one jig, Ref E017 is £2-00 and Ref E019 is £2-50 with UK postage of 50p for the two. Overseas buyers will have to contact Bill by phone for details.
