This document provides instructions for the assembly and use of the Carl Goldberg Mini Hold'em airplane cradle. The cradle is suitable for most sizes of aircraft fuselage and features adjustable arms and bases. The cradle can be used as-is or finished with clear varnish or paint. If applying a finish, note that the parts fit tightly and the notches in the bases and cross bars may need to be widened accordingly.
The Carl Goldberg Mini Hold'em is an airplane cradle designed to hold fuselages during assembly, maintenance, or while attaching wings at the flying field. It is suitable for most models up to giant-scale. The kit includes laser-cut parts such as cradle bases, arms, guide sticks, and cross bars.
| Cross Bar quantity | x2 |
|---|---|
| Guide Stick quantity | x4 |
| Guide Stick dimensions | 1/4" x 1/4" x 4-1/2" [6 x 6 x 115mm] |
| Cushion tubing length | 3-1/2" [90mm] |
Glue the remaining two guide sticks to the cradle bases at the bottom of the arms if you prefer the arms to remain level without the ability to tilt.
It serves as an airplane cradle to hold a fuselage during assembly, maintenance, or while attaching wings at the flying field.
The Mini Hold'em suits most models up to giant-scale.
You must cut the foam cushion tubing into six 3-1/2" [90mm] pieces.