An adjustable, padded aircraft cradle with a swivel base, supplied for self-assembly.
Selected base
Swivel
Contact supports
Removable cradles with adhesive-backed foam padding
$23.50Nov 6, 26, 05:53 PM · New YorkPrice info
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A sliding-rail ship jig with padded clamps and an aluminum reinforcing bar.
Support arrangement
Sliding rail with repositionable arms and clamps
Hull contact
Soft padded clamps
$63.00Nov 6, 26, 05:54 PM · New YorkPrice info
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A multi-hole base with five reverse clips and five rubber-tipped alligator clips on bendable arms.
Clip contents
Five reverse clip sticks and five rubber-tipped alligator clip sticks
Base
One multi-hole ABS base, selected version
$12.99Nov 6, 26, 05:54 PM · New YorkPrice info
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Fifteen magnetic clip sticks with rubber covers and a metal base that doubles as storage.
Clip contents
15 magnetic alligator clip sticks
Jaw covers
30 rubber covers described
$11.99Nov 6, 26, 05:54 PM · New YorkPrice info
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One plastic painting base with twenty alligator clip sticks and forty jaw covers.
Supplied base
One plastic painting stand
Clip contents
20 alligator clips
$9.99Nov 6, 26, 05:54 PM · New YorkPrice info
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A model-body painting stand with adjustable spring spacing and a one- or two-segment support height.
Body support
Spring supports with adjustable spacing
Height arrangement
One or two support-rod segments
$23.25Nov 6, 26, 05:54 PM · New YorkPrice info
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A scale-model clamp described with rotation, tilt and cushioned contact surfaces.
Positioning
Rotation and tilt through a multi-angle joint
Contact
Cushioned model contact surfaces
$32.50Nov 6, 26, 05:54 PM · New YorkPrice info
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Forty-four plastic part holders and two bases for the Citadel Colour painting-handle system.
Part-holder contents
44 plastic part holders
Base contents
Two bases
$11.05Nov 6, 26, 05:54 PM · New YorkPrice info
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A roller-based tool for forming wooden model-ship planks before fitting them to the hull.
Forming mechanism
Roller grip
Target work
Wooden model-ship planks
$22.99Nov 6, 26, 06:17 PM · New YorkPrice info
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A front positioning ring controls nail seating for wooden model-ship assembly.
Working operation
Pressing copper nails into pre-drilled holes
Depth control
Front positioning ring
$18.68Nov 6, 26, 06:17 PM · New YorkPrice info
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Adjustable metal jaws and a spring-loaded quick release support strips or a model keel at the bench.
Holding roles
Planking-strip grip and hull-keel vise
Jaw adjustment
Adjustable jaw angle
$49.99Nov 6, 26, 06:17 PM · New YorkPrice info
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Two wooden plates and thirty metal pegs create a layout fixture for model-ship rope ladders.
Working role
Rope-ladder weaving/layout jig
Supply form
Self-assembly kit
$27.99Nov 6, 26, 06:17 PM · New YorkPrice info
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A square alignment jig with eight magnetic holders and open ends for projecting thin parts, described by Micro-Mark for glue assembly.
Holding pieces
Eight magnetic holding plates, manufacturer inventory
Plate plan dimensions
10¼ × 10¼ in, manufacturer detailed description
$44.95Nov 6, 26, 06:18 PM · New YorkPrice info
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A3.6 mm-plywood platform combines two hull-holder types with track/roller assembly functions for nominal 1: 35 AFV work.
Platform functions
Two hull-holder types plus track/roller assembly
Material
Smooth plywood
$59.99Nov 6, 26, 06:18 PM · New YorkPrice info
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A dedicated manual assembly jig for tank track links offers a narrower workflow than a multi-function AFV building platform.
Tool role
Assembly jig for tank track links
Operation
Manual
$39.96Nov 6, 26, 06:18 PM · New YorkPrice info
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Choose what needs holding and how you need to reach it. A padded hull support, a rotating aircraft clamp, a loose-part painting stand and a bench vise have different contact points and mounting requirements.
Compare the actual choices
Choose by the work being supported
Task or choice
References to compare
What changes the choice
Whole-hull access
V5 Ship Building Jig
Sliding support spacing and padded contact; actual hull fit must be checked.
Rotation and tilt for an airframe
Ryeiegjs Pro XL
Multi-angle joint with cushioned contacts and rubber feet.
Separate parts during painting
Actekart TK-MA1500
Magnetic clip sticks on a metal storage base, not a hull cradle.
Trim a strip or support a keel
Mantua 8155
Adjustable metal jaws, quick release and bench C-clamp.
Create the plank’s curve
Mantua 8150
Roller forming rather than clamping or fastening.
Seat small model nails
CYRENT depth-control presser
Positioning ring for pressing into pre-drilled holes.
Repeat rope-ladder layout
GAWEGM L01
270 × 200 mm layout with stated 5/10 mm bolt intervals.
Arrange small glued assemblies
Micro-Mark 60304
Eight magnetic holding plates; 10¼-inch-square plan and open ends. Taller vertical squares are separate.
Support a whole model by its actual shape
The V5 Model Ship Building Jig has repositionable arms and clamps on a sliding rail, soft contact pads and a 3D-printed PLA body with an aluminum support bar. It is a whole-hull support choice; the outside size does not establish every hull length or shape it can receive.
Ryeiegjs Pro XL rotating aircraft clamp uses a multi-angle joint for rotation and tilt, with cushioned contact surfaces and rubber feet. Choose it when reaching different faces of an airframe is more important than sliding support spacing. Its name does not establish a load rating or guarantee fit to every scale model.
Treat loose parts as a different holding task
Actekart TK-MA1500 places magnetic clip sticks on a metal storage base. The package describes fifteen sticks, with rubber jaw covers, and a 6.57 × 3.95 × 0.79-inch base. This is a way to arrange separate parts rather than a padded cradle for an assembled hull.
Look at where the clip can contact the part and whether that position leaves the working face accessible. A magnet-strength claim is not an allowable model weight at every stick angle. Choose the contact and spacing arrangement before the largest pack of clips.
Hold, form and fasten planks with different tools
Mantua 8155 grips a strip while trimming and can hold a hull keel. Its angle-adjustable metal jaws, spring-loaded quick-release lever and included bench C-clamp are the useful mounting and positioning features. The 10-1/2-inch tool length does not give the permitted bench thickness or jaw opening.
Mantua 8150 instead forms a plank with rollers. A nail presser such as the CYRENT depth-control presser seats small nails through a depth-positioning ring. These tools can support different stages of the same hull job, but one should not be described as the other’s forming or clamping capacity.
Match a repeat-layout jig to the actual plan
GAWEGM L01 rope-ladder jig supplies two wood plates and thirty metal pegs for assembly into a layout tool. The face is described as 270 × 200 mm, with 5 mm horizontal and 10 mm vertical bolt intervals. Those spacings matter more to ladder layout than the general recommendation for boats under 1 m long.
For every jig, compare the model’s actual contact points, required layout and bench mounting. The ship model, thread, completed ladder or painted part shown in a use example is not automatically part of the tool package. Choose the specific support for the stage you are working on rather than a universal holder by nominal model scale.
Arrange small assemblies for gluing
Micro-Mark 60304 arranges small assemblies on a 10¼-inch-square base with eight magnetic holding plates, according to the exact maker inventory. Its open ends let long, thin pieces project beyond the base. Compare this repositionable assembly layout with a padded whole-hull support or a clip holding one loose part.
Micro-Mark describes a 21-gauge steel base and ⅞-inch flanges at nominal 90°, while Amazon’s material entry says plastic. Confirm component material and overall height if they determine the setup: flange height is not total assembled height, and no load rating or calibrated squareness tolerance is stated. Taller vertical squares 89328/89329/89330 are separate accessories.
Examples in this department
Explore these models to compare their features, included parts and intended uses.
Which holder is useful when I need to turn an assembled airframe?
The Pro XL specifically describes rotation and tilt through a multi-angle joint. Confirm the actual cushioned contact arrangement and model fit; the V5 instead emphasizes repositionable hull supports.
Can a clip-stick stand replace a hull cradle?
It is a different task. Actekart’s sticks hold separate parts on a magnetic base; V5 supplies padded supports for a hull. Choose the contact arrangement for the actual piece.
Does a model scale establish whether a jig fits?
Not on its own. Check actual support spacing, jaw opening, contact shape or layout grid. For L01, the 5/10 mm bolt intervals matter to ladder layout more than the broad boat-length recommendation.
Should I choose a vise or plank bender for hull work?
The 8155 holds a strip or keel so you can work on it. The 8150 rollers create a bend. Choose for the operation; their dimensions and instructions are not interchangeable ratings.
