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It might help to put a link (in the Links section of this Group) to your correspondence address for future orders for the MasterChassis jig. Just a thought....
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hhpja
Feb 14, 2007 12:19 pm
Here at Hobby Holidays not only do we make the Master Chassis + other model railway products, but we offer weekend workshops with famous name tutors + a...
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Beth and Jamie Guest
jamie92208
Feb 15, 2007 1:30 pm
Thanks for the reply Ian The pictures look good but I will probably try and incorporate 2 other small additions in mine. 1. The copperclad strip that feeds the...
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Ian Matthews
imatts1
Feb 17, 2007 12:16 am
Hi Jamie, Your ideas are good - my basic caddy can be adapted to suit any configuration. Phil Atkinson has already indicated he may build on my idea - he has...
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tmcsean
May 7, 2007 11:37 am
I've just taken delivery of my Masterchassis and am verypleased with my investment. The one snag I've found is that the a couple of the false axles are more...
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Jim Summers
james347952
May 7, 2007 4:01 pm
Tony, Steady as I went, I think. Jim ... From: masterchassis@... [mailto:masterchassis@...]On Behalf Of tmcsean Sent: 07 May 2007...
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Dennis Mowatt
dhjm8613
May 7, 2007 4:03 pm
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 ...
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polybear2123
Oct 3, 2007 8:16 pm
Hi all, I'm looking to purchase a Master Chassis for 4mm. Having read the review in MRJ it seems there is an option for 1mm or 1.5mm ends to the False Axles...
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hhpja
Oct 3, 2007 8:35 pm
Please if anybody else would like to put in theie 10p worth then please do so. At Hobby Holidays, as a small company we try to do whatever we can to help our...
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Brian Tulley
polybear2123
Oct 4, 2007 9:27 pm
Hi Phil, Many thanks for the reply - for me it'll be the 1.5mm option I think. Best Regards, Brian. ... From: hhpja To: masterchassis@... Sent:...
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polybear2123
Oct 4, 2007 9:28 pm
... Hi Phil/all, One suggestion for those using both sizes may be to use 1/8" axles with 1mm ends, and to sleeve the ends with tubing to bring the diameter...
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hhpja
Oct 4, 2007 9:35 pm
Hi Brian In theory you are right. But 2 things:- 1) Stainless is very tough to cut and will quicly blunt your jewllers saw. You could you an abrasive disk but...
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stephenhammond
leescourtlodge
Oct 7, 2007 9:27 pm
Is it possible to have the axle ends 2mm rather than 1/8 so that the jig can be used for tenders/ bogies, etc. Steve Hammond ... From: hhpja To:...
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polybear2123
Oct 7, 2007 9:28 pm
... Hi Phil/all, I've just received an email from Mark Arscott on this issue, to the following effect: Markits "Superdeluxe Slotted Threaded Crankpins" (which...
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hhpja
Oct 7, 2007 9:36 pm
Hi Steve To date we have made axles in 2mm 3/32 3mm 1/8 5/32 3/16 1/4 If any one wants something different jusr ask Regards Phil ... the jig can be used for...
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hhpja
Oct 7, 2007 9:36 pm
Hi Brian The super, super, delux, GTI, ghia, blue chip, all singing all dancing, crankpin. I will make the ends 1.44 if you require but a suitable working ...
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polybear2123
Oct 8, 2007 9:16 pm
... could ... Hi Phil, I've specified 1/8" axles with 1.5mm ends on my order, to suit Alan Gibson etc. - I'm quite happy to stick with this size. The good ...
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robinelwyn
Nov 20, 2007 9:08 am
I purchased my Masterchassis last year but as yet haven't ued it in anger. On Saturday at Watford I purchased the additions to set wagon/coach wheels for 7mm...
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hhpja
Nov 20, 2007 9:17 am
Hi Robin From your description I am guessing you are changing scales. The fact you have 1/8* sections on your mock axles, means you have 4mm axles, and you say...
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ROBIN ELWYN
robinelwyn
Nov 20, 2007 10:27 am
I think I understand now. When I bought it at Warley last year I aimed to use it both for 4mm scale(18.83) and S7. From what you've said just now I need to...
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lomas.frank
Feb 14, 2008 8:59 am
Hi, my Masterchassis is making its debut and I wondered if anyone has any experience of using Alan Gibson hornblocks? With there only being the fence and no...
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hhpja
Feb 14, 2008 9:18 am
Hi Frank Alan Gibson makes/made 2 types of 4mm hornblocks and I am guessing you are talking about the etched variety. These are the only ones on the market, I...
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hhpja
Feb 14, 2008 9:24 am
Which are the best hornblocks? Quick and easy to make Easy to install Accurate Suitable for springing and compensation Work well with the Master Chassis. I...
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Sandy Harper
lms5016
Feb 14, 2008 10:54 am
Try Slaters 7mm insulated. Being a hard nylon/plastic they can be attached using glue and adjusted before it sets. Sandy Harper ... From: hhpja To:...
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Dennis Mowatt
dhjm8613
Feb 14, 2008 12:14 pm
Hi Phil, In 7mm scale - and it is important that all communications should state the scale in which the correspondent is working, otherwise I, for one, am ...
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stephenhammond
leescourtlodge
Feb 14, 2008 12:15 pm
I have had good success with the High Level fold-up hornblocks. If you also getthe (free) additional etches you can use these with piano wire for springing. ...
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hhpja
Feb 14, 2008 12:20 pm
I must admit that I like the High level ones. Not seen these extras yet. I found the first attempt not quite perfect, but then they were very quick and easy to...
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Jim Summers
james347952
Feb 14, 2008 7:31 pm
I work in 4mm, and I too have used happily the High Level ones. I've also used MJT and Kean Maygib. All seem to work, but it is important to leave enough...
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lomas.frank
Feb 14, 2008 10:39 pm
Hi Phil, Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, when I tried it there wasnt sufficient clearance between the mock axles and the slider locking screws to...
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hhpja
Feb 14, 2008 10:47 pm
Hi Frank The screws you talk about that are used to A) lock the sliders in position while setting up the chassis, and B) fix the Rolling roads in place. They...
