Hi Tony,

I too have recently received mine and have nothing but praise for it. Yes,
the Mock Axles are tight, but I'd rather that than loose. A little easing
with fine grade wet/dry would be OK, but check first that the Allen bolts
used to secure the axles are loose and that a little light oil has been
applied.

Incidentally, I have found that a spray with Remington shaver blade
cleaner/lubricant is good. Use this after each soldering session. If you do
get a build-up of gunge on the axles, spin them in a chuck (I use my trusty
Black & Decker drill in a horizontal stand) and apply a track cleaning pad,
such as Garriflex.

I have already built a chassis on my Masterchassis and used it for test
running. What a boon! I will build a cradle for it, slightly based on that
in the group's Files section, but without the copper-clad PCB for current
pick-up. I prefer 'wander-leads', as thereby one may easily check for the
proper working of individual pickups. I wish I could have that facility on
then other side too. I will also have extensions either side with track
sections to carry bogie, pony and tender wheelsets. I will have to provide
dual-gauge track, as I have rolling roads for both 0-fine and 36.75mm
(5'3").

Another small but important point. Ensure that the setscrews holding the
roller bearings are tight - and stay tight. Mine were loose on arrival
(why?); a drop of Threadlock will keep them tight.

Regards

Dennis Mowatt



I've just taken delivery of my Masterchassis and am very pleased with
my investment. The one snag I've found is that the a couple of the
false axles are more or less an interference fit in the axle holes. I
rang Phil and Jo and was advised to just ease the offending items with
a bit of wet-and-dry, which was my Plan A anyway. Has anyone with
practical experience any warnings or comments or is it just a matter
of steady as you go?