I was going throuh the stuff supplied with my RSM Ruffy kit. Great wood, great laser cutting. But the pleasant suprise was the discovery that they had laser cut the holes for the wing jig rods!
Don't know if they do that for all their kits but it's a great idea that will help me get the wing straight.
Love those RSM kits 
LAST EDITED ON Jul-20-04 AT 12:50 PM (CDT)
A friend gave (yes gave) me an Adjust-O-Jig wing jig kit a year ago. I haven't yet used it but wanted to on the RSM Mark 1 kit I just ordered. I got it out the other day to familiarize myself with the set-up and rod hole cutting guide. Lots of parts and a little intimidating. Later in the day, USPS shows-up with my kit. I open it up and begin oohing and aahing over the gorgeous wood and laser cut parts and it occurs to me to check the ribs for jig hole placement. Low and behold, Eric Rule has already taken care of it for me. Just pop the ribs out and slide 'em on. Eric is the nicest guy you'll ever meet, a wealth of more information than anyone can digest and his kits are the best thing in hobby. I can't believe so many people are worrying about competing against ARF's with their crappy aluminum wallowed out bellcranks. With super high quality kits available, that build so quick, an ARF would be a disadvantage.
I recently traded for a RSM thunderbird - it was a hand cut kit and it was as close to perfect as you can get. Good grade wood and all the parts were well cut. I'm looking forward to building this one!
I have some questions about the Adjust-O-Jig. Is it like the Great Planes wing jig? I've been told that the GP jig isn't long enough to build a large wing (50"+) in one piece. Is the Adjust-O-Jig long enough? Finally, where do you get them?
Glen
LAST EDITED ON Aug-12-04 AT 08:23 AM (CDT)
Glen,
The Adjust-O-Jig is huge!!! You can build a 72" wing on it in one piece. The legs are on the ends and it alows you to rotate and lock the wing in any position. You can also pull the rubber bands that hold the rods and flip the wing on the jig. This is very handy for sheeting the other side. Also, you can sand the leading edge on the jig. My jig is mounted on a 85" 2x6. Like I said, it's huge, but it breaks down into a 3' box. I wish I had a picture to post. It is very impressive, all set-up with a wing on it. The Adjust-O-Jig also comes with a rib jig and hole cutter for cutting the holes. So you can build anyones wing on it. I also have a Great Planes jig. It's a pressboard pile of crap with tiny rods and yes it's very short. You'd be better off building your own.
Thanks for the info, Steve. Do you know where they're sold? I tend to build "warpy" wings, so I think one of these jigs would really help. Thanks again!
Glen
LAST EDITED ON Aug-12-04 AT 10:50 AM (CDT) Glen,
Mine came equiped with the original reciept dated 1971. I do have the address and phone#, but I'm at work right now. I will get it and send it to you tonight. I did do a search for it on the net without luck. I did find a site that has pictures of it in action. The guy says they are no longer made, but you never know. I've attached the address.
http://j2fduck.8m.com/photo.html Steve,
Thanks again. I went to the "duck" site, and it is impressive. I remember seeing those jigs in hobby shops years ago; too bad they're not sold anymore. I'm going to be out flying RC (yes, sometimes I swallow my pride and fly RC) on Saturday, and some of those guys have been modeling since the beginning of time. I'd be willing to bet one of them knows about the jig, and may even have one. Seems like they all do "ARGGG", I mean "ARF" now, so I might be able to borrow or buy one. We'll see. .. later ...
Glen
LAST EDITED ON Aug-13-04 AT 02:14 AM (CDT) Steve and Glen
Here is a photo of my Brodak Nobler wing in an Adjust-O-Jig. It is a great way to build straight wings and it can be completely rotated.
These jigs are not made any more so you have to either buy one on eBay or ask around to find somebody who has one to sell. I got mine from a member of one of the local R/C clubs. It was brand new in the box and since he mostly flew ARFs, as most R/C guys seem to do, he didn't have any use for it.
Neil Rogers
Edmonton, Alberta
Out at the RC field, today, I talked with a guy who thinks he has two of these jigs. He's gonna check, and he is willing to sell me one. I'll know in a week or so.
Glen
