Pro Locomotive Maintenance Cradle with Magnetic Parts Tray - O / OO/HO Gauge

Take the hassle out of your railway modelling with this newly upgraded, 3D-printed locomotive servicing cradle. Designed specifically for the dedicated railway modeller by The 3D Forge, this premium jig acts as an essential extra pair of hands on your workbench and keeps all those parts safe in the magnetic parts bin.

Whether you are undertaking routine maintenance, fitting a complex DCC sound decoder, lubricating axles, or applying intricate weathering to an undercarriage, this sturdy stand ensures your models are perfectly safe. This upgraded version features a highly versatile three-point sliding track system, allowing you to securely hold even the most complex steam locomotives, either upright or inverted, without putting pressure on fragile detailing.

Key Upgrades & Features:

• New 3-Point Adjustable Support: Now featuring an additional sliding support arm, this cradle is perfectly designed for complex steam models (such as the Mallard). It provides tailored support across the front bogie, main boiler, and trailing cab, ensuring completely level and secure inverted work.

• Integrated Magnetic Parts Tray: Never lose a tiny bogie screw or delicate detailing part again. The built-in magnetic tray keeps your smallest ferrous components safe and exactly where you left them during intricate servicing.

• Bench-Mountable Base: For ultimate stability, the wide footprint now includes pre-designed screw holes, allowing you to permanently fix the jig to your cutting mat, workbench, or a heavier wooden baseplate.

• Protective Foam Padding: All upright supports are lined with thick, soft black foam strips that securely grip the locomotive body without slipping, protecting your pristine liveries and fine photo-etch parts from scratches.

• Rounded Tray Edges: The parts tray features curved edges so you can easily extract parts.

• Premium Build: 3D printed to a high standard for excellent durability, providing a clean, professional-grade tool for your workstation.

Specifications:

• Suitability: O and OO Gauge Locomotives (including long-wheelbase steam and diesel models)

• Material: High-quality 3D-printed plastic with magnetic insert

• Colour: Workspace Grey (with black protective foam)

Please Note: The images provided are for illustrative purposes only. The locomotives, multimeters, screws, glues, tools, and cutting mats shown in the photographs are purely to demonstrate the jig in use and are not included in the sale. You are purchasing the upgraded adjustable servicing cradle only.

Postage & Packaging: Items are securely packaged and dispatched promptly