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Hi Phil, I purchased a 4mm jig and a couple of wagonmasters at the back end of
March, having been suitably impressed by the example shown at Glasgow. I've been
itching to use it since although work and various other modelling commitments
have held things up until now. Tonight I made a start on my first project - a
Eastfield models J37 chassis in OO. All I've done tonight is prepare the rods
for soldering in the morning, but I'm impressed with the adjustable axle
spacing. Years ago, I attempted to build a couple of kit chassis, but they
generally ran like 3-legged dogs. The jig looks like changing all that for good.
I'm impressed too by the positive feedback on these pages. Even for a simple act
like fabricating the rods, the jig looks like providing the two extra hands you
generally need on jobs like that.
Thanks again, the signs are very encouraging!

Dave Smith.




Sat May 23, 2009 11:48 pm

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Hi Phil, I purchased a 4mm jig and a couple of wagonmasters at the back end of March, having been suitably impressed by the example shown at Glasgow. I've been...
Dave Smith
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May 24, 2009
2:29 pm

Hi Dave thanks for the kind comments Let us all know how you get on, with pictures if possible. Regards Phil...
hhpja
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May 24, 2009
2:37 pm

Thanks Phil, I'll do that! On Sunday night I fitted the axle bearings (rigid for 00) and yesterday morning, I assembled the frames themselves. For the first...
Dave Smith
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May 26, 2009
6:21 pm

Sounds all good Dave. Best wishes for a successful outcome in the very near future. I am also a "returnee" and got hold of my masterchassis at Bracknell a...
waterloosl
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May 28, 2009
9:39 am

Good luck Dave I'm in a simular position to you having come back to the hobby after 18 years away. I brought a Masterchassis at ExpoEM and am looking forward ...
waterloosl
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May 28, 2009
9:39 am

I'm off to work now Steve, but I'll look for the supplier of my folder, it was an American outfit called Mission models, but I'll give you the full gen later. ...
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maxstafford2002
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May 28, 2009
10:43 am

Sounds like the Hold 'n'Fold gadget, which is American but freely available in the UK. Pricey, but very useful and there are few little bits of etch you can't...
Jim Summers
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May 29, 2009
9:53 pm

Thanks Dave I've found Mission models website and it looks a neat bit of kit. I have also found a supplier in the UK, Relish Models in Selby, North Yorkshire,...
waterloosl
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May 29, 2009
9:54 pm

I got mine from the States in about a week which wasn't so bad. Now, back to my project and a couple of things have caught my attention. While the chassis is...
brindlesmith@...
maxstafford2002
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May 31, 2009
12:28 pm

Three solutions that I-ve tried. They all work, though I would add the rider "usually" to numbers 2 and 3: 1. Resistence soldering unit. No serious rival...
Tony McSean
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Jun 1, 2009
12:46 pm

Hi Dave Without seeing the chassis to confirm things my guess is 1 of 3 things regarding your wheels that is:- 1 The fixing points in the chassis sides for the...
hhpja
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Jun 1, 2009
1:02 pm

Hi Dave, exactly what I have seen as well. The problem is that, while all the mechanism of the tool is precision-engineered to keep the axles parallel to each...
wolfgang_heinle
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Jun 29, 2009
10:24 am

I don't know if this is the exact thiing that Dave was talking about but I've had the larger version of this: ...
Tony McSean
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May 28, 2009
10:15 pm

Many thanks for the infomation Tony. I'll have a look at it on the website you gave. Steve...
waterloosl
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May 29, 2009
9:53 pm

If you follow the link below you'll find the very one I bought. Very good value at the price too! ...
brindlesmith@...
maxstafford2002
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May 29, 2009
9:55 pm

Hi, in the UK its called the hold and fold available from JLTRT and done in 4 different sizes. Barry ... From: brindlesmith@... Date: 29/05/2009 22:55:08 ...
Barry Welton
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May 31, 2009
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