Guides

Aircraft model assembly kit by LMG
Assembly Kit vs Single Jig: What's in the LMG Bundle
The aircraft model assembly kit adds two modules to the BB-01 jig for biplane cells and wing dihedral. Here's what you get and what you save. Read more...
BB-06 Ship building jig by LMG holding a hull square
DIY Keel Clamp vs a Ready-Made Jig: What Forum Builders Actually Do
A look at homemade keel clamps and cradles, where they fall short, and when switching to a ready-made building jig is worth it. Read more...
BB-10 Water line marker by LMG
Water Line Marker: LMG's Most-Ordered Jig Accessory
A waterline marker traces a level paint line around a hull at any height from 25 to 150 mm, even where the hull curves. Read more...
Airplane building jig by LMG
BB-01 + BB-04: Building and Rotating Your Model Without Touching It
The BB-04 turntable sits under the BB-01 building jig so you can turn a fuselage to reach every side without touching it. Read more...
BB-21 Universal AFV building jig by LMG
Universal AFV Building Jig: Holding Hull, Tracks and Rollers Straight
The BB-21 Universal AFV building jig holds hull parts, tracks and rollers on one plywood platform, built for 1/35 armor kits. Read more...
Airplane building jig by LMG
Building Jig by Scale: Which One Fits Your Kit (1/32–1/144)
A scale-by-scale guide to LMG building jigs, from the smallest mini jig to the BB-21 armor jig, with what each one holds and its starting price. Read more...
BB-06 Ship building jig by LMG holding a hull square
What Is a Keel Clamp and When Do You Need One
A plain definition of a keel clamp, who needs one, and how the LMG ship jig range covers different hull sizes. Read more...
BB-06 Ship building jig by LMG holding a hull square
Keel Clamp vs Amati Keel Klamper 7382: What's the Difference
A side-by-side look at LMG's plywood keel clamp jig and the Amati Keel Klamper 7382 metal vice. Read more...
Airplane building jig by LMG
How to Build a Model Aircraft Perfectly Straight
Why fuselages warp during assembly, the alignment points that matter, and how to check straightness before committing to glue. Read more...
Airplane building jig by LMG
How to Hold a Model While Building (Without Glue or Clamps)
How to keep a model square and steady while you build it, without tape, clay or extra hands, using a building jig. Read more...