tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post8510423610309731092..comments2024-03-29T07:31:18.413+00:00Comments on Phil's Workbench: Wheels in the chassisUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post-67764006771481664552019-11-09T19:02:17.923+00:002019-11-09T19:02:17.923+00:00I think I could have done this with my 6 quid alum...I think I could have done this with my 6 quid aluminium axles from London Road and been fine. But I have a fancy pants tool, so I'm gonna use it. Phil Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673614093646938053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post-7377064459758702342019-11-08T12:41:28.505+00:002019-11-08T12:41:28.505+00:00Phil, well done, it is looking good. It sounds as...Phil, well done, it is looking good. It sounds as though you too have struggled to assemble a free-running chassis once or twice? This is something that Iain Rice takes up in his <i>Etched Chassis Construction</i> book. I agree with him: it is not rocket science to design a chassis kit that can be assembled on a kitchen table by someone with average abilities and have it work well first time. Unfortunately, there are (were?) a number of kits that need a pricey jig like yours in order to produce reliable results...<br /><br />I am still working out the best way to assemble an old Comet chassis kit with flimsy brass (underscale!) frames for an LMS 4F, after a failed first attempt. Perhaps I would be better off scrapping it and buying something better?Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12333001638877555364noreply@blogger.com