Build your first resin car - 10
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22. The completed underframe installed in the car.
Now glue the underframe to the sides and ends. The easiest
way to do this is to glue it from the inside and then set it aside
to harden. Once the underframe is mounted, you end up with
something looking like [22].
I am not worried about coupler height at this stage, just
mounting them correctly on the underframe. These prototype
car had Barber Stabilized S1 trucks which are not yet available.
I fitted temporary trucks to my car to check the height. It was
low but there is no point in adjusting the height until I can get
the correct trucks. These should be coming soon from Rapido.
Weight for performance
It’s time to weight the car to NMRA standards. The kit instruc-
tions call for 2 ounces. I use tire balancing weights which are
lead covered in zinc to enable them to be handled safely.
Whatever you use, make sure to center the weight in the car.
The completed car, rounding curves, could have a problem with
weights off center.
MRH-Aug 2014
