High Level Kits hornblocks

model and pics by Ted Scannell
words by Russ Elliott
This a preproduction version of an 1/8" axle hornblock using a standard tophat bearing and a 0.4mm nickel-silver etch thickness. (Production versions are likely to be in 0.3mm thickness etch.)

The bearing carrier slides against the foldup faces of the hornguides.

The tag on the bearing carrier is intended for a beam spring.

The bearing with its carrier can be used either way up.

The bearing and its carrier have unrestricted roll freedom.


Notes on application:  High Level Kits intends these hornguide etches to be used with MJT 4.8mm square hornblocks, with the front face of the hornguide riding in the 0.5mm (nominal) groove of the MJT block.

For sprung applications such as that shown in these pictures, the spring will naturally restrain transverse movement of the carrier.

For rigid beam applications, the spring carrier tab can be snipped off.



We hope to add some constructional dimensions here soon.

© Russ Elliott and Ted Scannell 2006
 
issue 3, 13 June 2006


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