Brassmasters EasiChas Instructions Manual
Chassis and detailing kit for hornby a3 locomotive and tender for em and p4 gauges only
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- Page 1 Brassmasters Scale Models www.brassmasters.co.uk EasiChas Chassis and Detailing Kit for Hornby A3 Locomotive and Tender For EM and P4 Gauges only Instructions PO Box 1137 Sutton Coldfield B76 1FU Copyright Brassmasters 2011...
- Page 2 Introduction The Easichas frames for the Hornby A3 locomotive, based on the original concept devised by John Brighton, have been specifically designed to allow easy conversion to EM or P4 gauge, which results in a fully sprung locomotive and tender.
- Page 3 Using a cross head screwdriver, unscrew the trailing wheel screw and remove the keep plate and wheelset. Keep the screw and keep plate for future use. 3.14 You will now have a box of bits and an invalid Hornby guarantee! Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 4 Remove the section from the front of the loco mainframes [L1] and put the bogie top plate [L8] in a safe place for later use. Clean up the residual tabs with a small file Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 5 Do not make the slots deeper (just wider as required) as the system is designed to ‘bottom out’ on the Hornby chassis block. See Photo. Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 6 STOP! If this is done a little at a time there should be no problems. If you are more cautious then the same job can be done with scrapers and files –just keep doing the candle test! Alternatively, etched replacement splasher fronts are provided. See section 7.14 Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 7 For both versions [L4 or L5] fold the two main bends on the front spacer, fold up the front axle bearings and the guard irons. Ensure that every angle is 90 degrees. Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 8 4. rectangular bogie spacer, 5. bogie top plate. Check that the holes/slots align perfectly by placing an axle through the holes, it should rotate easily. Adjust 90 degree folds (or enlarge inner holes/slots) as necessary. Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 9 See photo. Cut the Hornby trailing wheelset retaining plate in half (as shown in Photo) to form a spacer (discard the piece without a hole). Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 10 A. Solder return crank to crankpin nut Crankpin Return crank Coupling rod Rivet B. Crankpin and nut screwed on so that crankpin bottoms C. Gap left between out against return crank nut and bush Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 11 Cut a large piece of lead and attach inside front end of the loco body. This is necessary because the Hornby chassis is heavier towards the rear and does not sit level on the new sprung chassis. 5.44 Re-fit the loco body. The basic loco conversion is now complete. Basic tender conversion Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 12 Ensure that the tender runs smoothly and that all the axleboxes are free to move up and down. See Photo, 6.11 Bend the Hornby phosphor bronze pickups flat. Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 13 A second clamping plate [T4] can be fitted if required over the back end of the forward section of the plastic brake hanger by placing the clamping plate in position over the plastic brake hanger section, drilling through the hole into the plastic tender underframe and fitting a new screw. Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 14 90 degrees. Fold the two side arms at 90 degrees and solder ends. Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 15 Attach the brackets in the slot at the rear of the mainframe sides so that the half-etch is to the front and the right angled piece is also towards the front. See photo right. Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 16 7.8.2 Cut rods from fret [L45 & L46]. Remove the bosses from the centre but do not separate the two sides of the rods. See photo right. Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 17 Fit the rods to the wheels and test run. Note: on the A4 the axle protrudes beyond the wheel face, therefore ensure the rods do not catch on the axles. If necessary, fit washers behind the rods. Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 18 See photo. A casting for the speedo drive is available separately from Brassmasters if required for the period modelled. The support bracket and drive crank are provided as part of the Easichas kit. Bend the speedo crank [L51] into a shallow ‘S’ shape (see 7.9.2...
- Page 19 [L66 and L67] to clear 0.x mm wire 7.13.3 Fold up the smoke deflector frames as shown in diagram 5. The top bend should be about 1mm above the horizontal bar of the bracket. Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 20 Connect with wires to the motor (not illustrated) ensuring the correct polarity is maintained. The loco will now have loco and tender pickups. Additional tender components Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 21 Attach guard irons to the inside face of the Hornby side frames using cyanoacrylate or epoxy resin. These are almost impossible to see but photo shows the shape of the prototype (covered in grease & fluff!) Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 22 Lead weight for loco 50 mm x 22 mm Code 4 (1.8 mm thick) 22.5 g approx.. Lead weight for tender (2) 42 mm x 12 mm Code 4 (1.8 mm thick) 10.3 g approx. Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
- Page 23 Etched Components Brassmasters EasiChas A3 – Issue 1.3 April 2020...
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