Engine Jig

[Dioguy]

I'm going to start work detailing an engine/transmission and I was curious to see if there's any stands or jigs out there people use to hold the engine while you paint, glue wires, etc.?

 

Thanks!

[deuces wild]

I like these from amt... I think I went a little overboard with the pictures... But you get the idea...? 

These pictures are not mine by the way... I  saved these from the forum... Thanks guys!....??

Edited January 24, 2022 by deuces wild

[NOBLNG]

These are some I’ve made. I don’t think I’ve had two engines fit the same stand.?

[Cool Hand]

Sprue frames/trees are a great source for material that can be chopped up and made into stands.

I usually put some tape over the bottom section to hold it steady while attaching part's.

Edited January 24, 2022 by Cool Hand

[deuces wild]

All those^^^^^are very neat! Thanks guys!...??

[rightrudder]

Great ideas! I usually use the transmission as a handle...and of course I don't have the foresight to put off painting the transmission until the end, so it's a fingerprinted mess and needs a repaint!

[Straightliner59]

7 hours ago, rightrudder said:

Great ideas! I usually use the transmission as a handle...and of course I don't have the foresight to put off painting the transmission until the end, so it's a fingerprinted mess and needs a repaint!

That's what I've always done! Same results, too. ? Recently, I picked up some Parafilm, based on the fact that I had seen Andrew Sapiro using it to cover parts he was working on, that needed to be handled, while further work was completed--it's the cat's meow!

[bobthehobbyguy]

Some great ideas. Thanks for all the great tips guys.

[fiatboy]

I use a "jeweler's vice" I bought from "Micro Mark".  It has a large wooden handle and a small heavy adjustable vice on the end.  Gently clamp the transmission in place and it holds the engine assembly very stable.

[Bugatti Fan]

Another way is build the model engine is by leaving the sump off it. Stick a piece of balsa wood inside that you can use as a manipulating handle for spraying, and detaiing the bulk of the engine. Once done the sump painted separately can be added afterwards.

[Toner283]

20 hours ago, Bugatti Fan said:

Another way is build the model engine is by leaving the sump off it. Stick a piece of balsa wood inside that you can use as a manipulating handle for spraying, and detaiing the bulk of the engine. Once done the sump painted separately can be added afterwards.

I do something very similar to this. I use the bamboo skewer sticks and drill a hole either under the oil pan or the trans pan and put the skewer in with a dab of gel superglue. That way I can stick the pointy end of the skewer into a block of foam insulation while working on it or paint/glue is curing. When I am done working on the engine, either twist off or clip off the skewer, install the pan and all evidence is covered up.

Edited February 14, 2022 by Toner283

[Dioguy]

 

Here's what I finally came up with. I'll let you know how it works out!

 

Rich