Build Instructions - Bogies
Step 4.1
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Tools
Glue (optional)
Parts
2x Bogie Sides
4x Bearings
Stages
Press 2x bearings into each bogie side.
The bearings don't need to be glued, but can be if required.
Repeat for both sides.
Also repeat the following steps for both bogies.
Step 4.2
Tools
Wheel Alignment Tool
File, Knife or Sandpaper
Parts
2x 50 mm Axles
4x Wheels
Stages
Remove any rough edges from the wheels.
Press 2x wheels onto each axle.
Notes
The wheel alignment tool should help position the wheels correctly, but they may need slight adjustment to run perfectly.
Step 4.3
Tools
2 mm Allen Key
Parts
2x M3 x 12 mm Button Screws
1x Bogie Side (from Step 1)
1x Bogie Beam
Stages
Attach the bogie beam to one of the bogie sides with 2x M3 x 12 mm button head screws.
Caution
Take care not to over-tighten the screws.
Step 4.4
Tools
2 mm Allen Key
Parts
2x M3 x 12 mm Button Screws
1x Bogie Side (from Step 1)
2x Wheelsets (from Step 2)
Bogie Side + Beam (from Step 3)
Stages
Insert the 2 wheelsets into the bogie + beam assembly from step 4.3.
Add the 2nd bogie side and secure with 2x M3 x 12 mm button head screws.
Caution
Take care not to over-tighten the screws.
Step 4.5
Tools
2.5 mm Allen Key
Parts
1x M4 x 14 mm Button Screw
1x M4 Washer
2x M8 Washers
1x M4 Locking Nut
1x Pivot Beam
1x Bogie (from Step 4.4)
Stages
Insert the M4 screw into the M4 washer, then into the top of the pivot beam.
Add one M8 washer to the underside of the pivot beam and the other M8 washer to the top of the bogie.
Join the pivot beam and the bogie and secure with an M4 locking nut. Tighten so that the pivot rotates freely.
Repeat steps 4.1 to 4.5 for the second bogie.
Step 4.6
Tools
2 mm Allen Key
Parts
4x M3 x 6 mm Screws
2x Bogies (from Step 4.5)
1x Wagon Body (from Step 3.5)
Stages
Attach one of the bogies to the underside of the wagon base with 2x M3 x 6 mm screws/bolts.
Repeat for the second bogie.