Thursday, August 29, 2024

 Shokaku class (elevator) deck section 1/72

As shown in the picture this deck section represent 
mid or aft elevator on shokaku class carrier



It can be used for Shokaku or Zuikaku

Dimensions of the real elevator are 12 m x 13 m



For now it is only aviable in 1/72 scale
Dimensions 230 x 200 mm



Material is baltic birch plywood 4 milimeter thick
Also it can be made from 3mm HDF or
Thin plastic sheet (similiar to styrene 1.5mm thick) - last photo



If you like scratchbuilding, elevator section can be cutout



 Biplane holder (BPH_01)

Extension for AH_01 and AH_03_max
It is made for easier rigging and working on biplanes



It can be adjusted by angle and distance



Material of the extension is 3mm plywood 
(optionaly can be HDF 3mm thick)



This jig extension holds perfectly scale model 
when you are working on it



Teeths on lower surface are made for ruber band, 
so you can use it also for transporting your biplane






Wednesday, August 28, 2024

 Rotation paint table (RPT_01)


Rotation jig made for painting 
Diameter of the jig is 220 mm
Material is 3mm thick HDF (high density fiberboard)



Jig has integrated bearings for easier rotation
Holes on upper surface are made for bamboo sticks
for easier painting small parts.
On lower surface jig has four antislip rubber buttons





 Aircraft holder (AH01)

Suitable for aircraft made from 1/144 up to 1/48 scale



Max distance between columns is 200 mm
Max diference in column height is 30 mm


Contact surfaces with the scale model are made
from eva foam to prevent any scratches



Columns have engraved teets so you can put 
elastic band to hold airplane in place


On the photos is the old version of the jig, made from plywood. 
New version is made from HDF (high density fiberboard)