A bit of work on the frames/footplate. Spitfire designed this as a complete assembly, the frames are interlinked with the footplate due to the frame upstands at either end of the footplate, you can see this in the previous picture of the "dry" assembly and it holds together on it's own.
But, being a bit conventional, I favour the separate chassis - body method. So with a bit of adjustment - removing the frame upstands and fixing them to the footplate/bufferbeam assembly, it allows me to achieve that.
This is a view above the footplate
And this a view from underneath with the valances soldered in place.
This has the frames placed on the underside of the footplate.
Just to show the axleboxes in place - the wheels are undersize Manning Wardle items I happened to have, I've not arranged a mortgage for a set of suitable wheels yet.
I have some fixings to add, and a few mods to the frames - next job.
Richard