STWilliams Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I've got one of the Fantastic Third Hand jigs. They are invaluable. I've been researching the jig & I'm confident that I can make exactly the same jig. Excluding the heavy metal base plate would make it financially viable, since it adds a lot to shipping costs. You just obtain a base plate locally - any bit of reasonably heavy metal will do the job. If the jig is no longer available, I'll source and price up the parts to make them, if anybody is interested? Gazzas, Out2gtcha, BiggTim and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 If the jig is no longer available, I'll source and price up the parts to make them, if anybody is interested? Without a doubt! Id be down for one. Especially if you already have one, and can make it like the Kronos jig for sale. As you said, I can easily come up with something for a stable base myself. BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashotgun Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 perhaps depending on price BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I've got one of the Fantastic Third Hand jigs. They are invaluable. I've been researching the jig & I'm confident that I can make exactly the same jig. Excluding the heavy metal base plate would make it financially viable, since it adds a lot to shipping costs. You just obtain a base plate locally - any bit of reasonably heavy metal will do the job. If the jig is no longer available, I'll source and price up the parts to make them, if anybody is interested? Yes, as long as it can stay under 50 bucks. A static jig I don't really need, but this thing I could use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Us mere mortals need them James, the gods don't!! :) Sometimes I think I could become known as a minor god of clumsy. I need the third hand that is not attached to me. I also have hope that the clear plastic version of the build stand will also reduce the "bi-focal moments" by enhancing visibility of the whats behind the what is in front of me. Rick BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashotgun Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 okay ordered plastic one maybe some felt on the risers to avoid scratches. we well see about the third hand jigs Rick Griewski, BiggTim and MikeMaben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I've got one of the Fantastic Third Hand jigs. They are invaluable. I've been researching the jig & I'm confident that I can make exactly the same jig. Excluding the heavy metal base plate would make it financially viable, since it adds a lot to shipping costs. You just obtain a base plate locally - any bit of reasonably heavy metal will do the job. If the jig is no longer available, I'll source and price up the parts to make them, if anybody is interested? I'd be interested, too. Not having to pay the shipping for the heavy base would be an excellent plus. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHatch Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Us mere mortals need them James, the gods don't!! :) I'm pretty cack-handed, but do stuff by rack of eye, and sit the model on bubblewrap in between tasks. Hell, I even built a 1/32 DH.2 without one! Rick Griewski, mozart and MikeMaben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Hi guys. FYI, I got the Kronos design third hand some months ago. As I doubt I purchased the set from a zombie the guy should still be alive ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 For the ones willing to get the Vertigo one I recommend ultraviolet glue for the assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) okay ordered plastic one maybe some felt on the risers to avoid scratches. we well see about the third hand jigs They come with a good sized chunk of soft spongey material so you can cut your own pads. I glued mine on with Elmer's. They all come with padding for the contact surfaces. Edited April 20, 2018 by mmaben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STWilliams Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 They come with a good sized chunk of soft spongey material so you can cut your own pads. I glued mine on with Elmer's. They all come with padding for the contact surfaces. Don't forget to peel off the blue backing on the plastic. I've seen a couple glued together with the backing left on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Hell, I even built a 1/32 DH.2 without one! QED!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzy65siek Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Any one has a contact with Vertigo guys? I ordered jig directly from their site two weeks ago, but has no contact from them since then. I was trying to reach them by email, but no response... Best Regards, Krzysztof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Never had one. Never found the need for one. You can get by without one. It will be over $100 shipped to SA. Not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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