EASY-BUILD DERBY LIGHTWEIGHT CLASS 108 DMU Assembly Instructions Manual - page 17
71)
If required, fit the destination board inside the centre window.
72)
Fit the door windows and brake compartment windows
74)
Fit the control desks on to the desk supports with two part epoxy.
NOTE: The standard links used on model couplings are too short to couple
these units together and still be able to negotiate model curves. You might wish
to add an additional link, or replace the stock links on one unit with a longer
example,
75)
Check the fit of the buffers in the stocks once again for a sliding fit,
adjust as necessary. Fit the buffers into the stocks. To spring the buffers
create a loop of the spring wire (supplied), pass each end of the loop through the hole in the buffer
shank. Secure the spring in place by passing the coupling shank though the hole in the loop and trap
with the coupling mounting spring and split pin, see right. If you didn’t fit the vac pipes earlier, now is
the time to do so.
76)
Fit the cab partitions in place (you may wish to install a driver in one end at this stage) and
the other partitions with doors making sure they are stood vertical.
77)
Carefully negotiate the false floors into position and secure - we used tape to hold things
together until the floor is in position.
78)
Slot the centre and rear saloon floors into place and secure as before.
79)
Assemble the underframes onto the appropriate bodies and secure in place.
80)
Mount the bogies and ensure they are free to rotate. The speedo drives can be connected to
the solebar units using the outer sheathing from thin electrical signal wire, or thin silicon tubing. Do
not make the link too short as it will restrict bogie movement, however too long and it may snag on
track side components. Start with about 35mm and work back from there until it looks right.
81)
Bend the wiper ‘blades’ 90
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to the arms (E1) so that they present a blade edge to the
windscreen ensuring you create left and right handed wipers (should you decide to fit wipers to both
screens). A small dimple on the rear near the blade will assist bending without distorting arm. Solder
a piece of 0.4mm wire through the mounting holes in the arms, paint black and fix into the holes
previously drilled above the upper edges of the windscreen beading. The wipers are intended to be in
the parked positions, which is up against the outer edges of the windscreens.
82)
Fit all door ‘T’ handles and grab handles E21. It should also be noted the guard’s door has
a special etched cranked door handle (E32) and the baggage doors (DMBS) E31.
83)
Fix the corridor connections to the rear of the units.
84)
If required, fit the headcode front cover to the headcode box.
We hope you have enjoyed building this kit and welcome your comments.
SHAWN KAY OCTOBER 2009
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