For those of you who still remember the previous - now ancient - thread, the remaining Aristo Rogers parts came today. The finished product isn't too bad, if I do say so myself:
Rear axle got the sideways-play treatment for these tight curves. Front axle has the play taken up by washers to eliminate any "Edward Effect" (excessive hunting was a rather obviously chronic problem on the original Edward models on the TV show).
Had to cut out some more plastic under James' cab to fit the chassis with the weight fitted to the frame, but it fits well regardless:
Should have a YouTube video up of the drive in action, sooner or later.
-Kurt



Rear axle got the sideways-play treatment for these tight curves. Front axle has the play taken up by washers to eliminate any "Edward Effect" (excessive hunting was a rather obviously chronic problem on the original Edward models on the TV show).

Had to cut out some more plastic under James' cab to fit the chassis with the weight fitted to the frame, but it fits well regardless:

Should have a YouTube video up of the drive in action, sooner or later.
-Kurt