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...
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...
... 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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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 ...
... 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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hello there I am going to be getting one of these at scaleforum (i have managed to get a friend to pay for half in exchange for me building a chassis for him!)...
Hi Peter Firstly lets cover your crankpins. As standard ,in 4mm, we make mock axles with both 1.00mm spigots and 1.50mm, and if you buy a jig you will get...
hello there I was wondering what the minimum wheelbase was? How close can the axles get? The reason i ask is that i also have a darjeeling B class sitting in a...
Hi Peter The Standard 4mm Master Chassis will get down to slightly less than 16mm (4Ft). During the origional design work I looked through all the loco...
I've just built my first cjassis using the jig in 7mm it ran sweetly the first time I put the rods on which is a first for me, I also used it to assemble the...
