mark humphreys shorting strips

[philpill]

about 18 months ago there was discussion re Mark's shorting strips with ultrascale wheels some members enquired about their use with Gibson wheels has anybody used them with these wheels

[Ian Everett]

I've never heard of Mark Humfreys but I have used Bill Bedford's shorting strips successfully with Gibson wheels, both driving and bogey wheels.

I found that the secret for success was a hot iron, plenty of flux, low m.p. solder and a wad of wet tissue to cool the rim quickly before the plastic melts.

[philpill]

Hi Ian there on the scalefour sales page when you say low temp solder do you mean 145 phil

[Tim V]

I think Mark Humphrys shorting strips are in the stores.

[best33]

These are available from stores. There is an article in a forthcoming MRJ. There is no reason why they can't be used for Gibson wheels but just won't be able to drop completely behind the wheel.

Regards

Mark Humphrys