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Re: What Lego sets use Jigs
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lugnet.general
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Tue, 13 Sep 2005 17:21:24 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Derek Raycraft wrote:
> I recently finished building the Death Star II set. In the set is a very simple
> jig is used to align the panels of the big dish. It consists of four green 2x2
> plates that are attached around the edge of the dish. These provide spacing
> above a flat surface to help create the correct angle for the dish. Once the
> dish shape is produced these parts are removed and are not part of the completed
> model.
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> What other Lego sets use jigs, and how are they used?
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> I would define a Lego jig as a part or parts that are added to a model during
> construction, but removed before the model is complete.
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> Derek
The new crane had a studless beam construction to make sure the axles are
aligned properly for the steering setups. I can't remember if those studless
beams were then used in the structure of the crane afterwards--can't remember if
I had any left-over pieces...
Dave K
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 | | Re: What Lego sets use Jigs
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| (...) Ya, I was thinking about my definition was too restrictive. I'm curious about the use of Jigs in sets in general. If the pieces used to make the jig are reused in some other way in the set I'd still consider it a jig worth hearing about. It's (...) (19 years ago, 14-Sep-05, to lugnet.general)
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| I recently finished building the Death Star II set. In the set is a very simple jig is used to align the panels of the big dish. It consists of four green 2x2 plates that are attached around the edge of the dish. These provide spacing above a flat (...) (19 years ago, 13-Sep-05, to lugnet.general, lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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