Removing body and components
Carefully remove all the parts from the chassis (See photo-below) the motor is clipped out of the plastic
frame; the motor mount is removed by removing the two screws and lifting out with the gears and
should be removed to prevent dirt entering the gears. The pcb. board should be removed after noting
the position of the coloured wires on the keeper plate (if using). The screw to remove the valve chest is
deep in the recess and when the valve chest is removed the cylinders and motion plate can be
removed. Save all removed parts as some will need to be replaced later.
Side Frames
Check fit of the side frames against the body (10-11) after removing axle bosses and a small amount of
rivet detail underneath the cab floor and when satisfied mark out on the required thickness of plasticard
and cut out plasticard to shape ensuring a cut out for the bearings if using springs. Glue together (we
used super glue). Check again for fit against the chassis body and trim to obtain a snug fit. Note the
bottom edge of the new chassis sides do fall below the cast chassis.
Make up the coupling rods (26) there is a front back and middle but are not handed. They will be used
in setting up the chassis sides. Use the supplied bosses as required.
Whilst you may not think it necessary our model was fitted with securing pins through the chassis sides
and into the cast chassis using 12BA screws albeit secured scrap wire could be used. Locating holes
are provided in the first overlay for suitable points on the chassis.
Checking for fit Coupling rods set in jigs
Drilling coupling rods
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