7mm The Derby Line - Rolling Stock

[dibateg]

Ha! I think you are right Ian!

On with the frames, I couldn't find any spacers in the kit, so made some up from spare ones ( mostly JLTRT GWR County! ) from the etch bin. the kit frames are designed to have an inset section for the rear wheels, but the drawing implies that the frames taper by 3 inches, and remain narrow to the rear buffer beam. So modifications as seen below, with the rear section becoming a sub frame.


So... lining everything up to make sure it is all straight and we'll be ready to put the hornblocks in next... This is supposed to be a simple chassis!


I'll still chase up the missing frame spacers....

 

[Dave Holt]

Tony,
I'm sure you're right about the rear end of the frames, an arrangement that seems quite common. Your solution is very neat.
My C13 has the same feature (and also at the front end, with the very front tapering in as well) although, in my case, the frames were designed so they remain in one piece and are the correct length after joggling.
All looking good.
Dave.