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Tripod “Third Hand”

Tripod “Third Hand”
A camera tripod can be adapted to hold a wing or a fuselage at a convenient angle for assembly. If you put the tripod into a large garbage bag first, you can also use it while spray-painting; the large, drilled, dowel stand-offs keep the part clear of the tripod and allow unhindered coverage. The large, wooden-block adapter has been slotted for wing or fuselage mounting bolts. Adapted from 400 Great R/C Modeling Tips by Jim...

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