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16 s_m_horse2 Send Email Feb 14, 2007
12:06 pm
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....
17 hhpja Send Email 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...
18 Beth and Jamie Guest
jamie92208 Send Email
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...
19 Ian Matthews
imatts1 Send Email
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...
20 tmcsean Send Email 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...
21 Jim Summers
james347952 Send Email
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...
22 Dennis Mowatt
dhjm8613 Send Email
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 ...
23 polybear2123 Send Email 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...
24 hhpja Send Email 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...
25 Brian Tulley
polybear2123 Send Email
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:...
26 polybear2123 Send Email 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...
27 hhpja Send Email 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...
28 stephenhammond
leescourtlodge Send Email
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:...
29 polybear2123 Send Email 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...
30 hhpja Send Email 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...
31 hhpja Send Email 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 ...
32 polybear2123 Send Email 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 ...
33 robinelwyn Send Email 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...
34 hhpja Send Email 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...
35 ROBIN ELWYN
robinelwyn Send Email
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...
36 lomas.frank Send Email 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...
37 hhpja Send Email 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...
38 hhpja Send Email 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...
39 Sandy Harper
lms5016 Send Email
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:...
40 Dennis Mowatt
dhjm8613 Send Email
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 ...
41 stephenhammond
leescourtlodge Send Email
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. ...
42 hhpja Send Email 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...
43 Jim Summers
james347952 Send Email
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...
44 lomas.frank Send Email 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...
45 hhpja Send Email 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...
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