Mainly Trains MT220 GWR 4-Wheel Underframe Kit

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Mainly Trains MT220 GWR 4-Wheel Underframe Kit

Postby kevini » Fri Dec 17, 2021 3:44 pm

I have just bought 3 of these and it looks like the kit will fit the Ratio 610 kit (All third) but is too short for the longer 612 and 613 kits.
The instructions just refer to it being compatible with "the Ratio 4 wheel GW coaches" and you can "shorten" it for some diagrams but makes no mention if it can be "lengthened" to fit the Ratio 612 (Composite) or 613 (Brake/Third)

Can anyone advise?

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Re: Mainly Trains MT220 GWR 4-Wheel Underframe Kit

Postby petermeyer » Fri Dec 17, 2021 4:34 pm

I am sure the kit is designed to fit all the Ratio 4 wheelers and there is a half-etch line where it can be shortened for the all third.

However, in my experience the dimensions are not that accurate and you are better cutting the chassis to the desired length yourself rather than following the etched lines.

The main issue I have is with the footboard which for one side has not been etched to allow for the axleboxes. In addition both are too wide and mine fouled the platform until adjusted.

Are your purchases new or used?

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Re: Mainly Trains MT220 GWR 4-Wheel Underframe Kit

Postby Penrhos1920 » Mon Dec 20, 2021 11:11 pm

Also the shorter body composite was paired with 17’ or 18’ wheelbase (depending upon which official drawing you look at- I think 17’ is an error). so you need to use the alternative w-iron positions and footboards.

The all third and brake third both had 19’ wheelbase.
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Re: Mainly Trains MT220 GWR 4-Wheel Underframe Kit

Postby petermeyer » Tue Dec 21, 2021 11:56 am

I don’t think there are alternative wheelbase fittings; they are fixed at 19’. But there are in the Haye Developments version.

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Re: Mainly Trains MT220 GWR 4-Wheel Underframe Kit

Postby Dave K » Thu Dec 23, 2021 11:04 am

petermeyer wrote:I don’t think there are alternative wheelbase fittings; they are fixed at 19’. But there are in the Haye Developments version.

Are the Haye version still available?

Dave

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Re: Mainly Trains MT220 GWR 4-Wheel Underframe Kit

Postby petermeyer » Thu Dec 23, 2021 1:27 pm

I believe David Geen took over the Haye range. Whether he is trading or not is subject to discussion. But difficult to get in touch with either way.


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