These pictures show a preproduction version of an 1/8" axle hornblock etch, 0.4mm material thickness, using a standard tophat bearing. (Production versions are likely to be in 0.3mm thickness etch.)
The production version of this product is supplied with hornblocks, which is of the same style as an MJT block, with a square (4.8mm) body. In the production version, the 0.5mm (nominal) groove of the hornblock rides in the hornguide. The groove is sufficently wide to allow roll freedom to the hornblock.
For sprung application, a bearing carrier is available from High Level Models, and attaches over the rear (round-section) part of the hornblock. The bearing carrier is intended for a beam spring. The bearing carrier can be used either way up, for overslung or underslung applications.
We hope to add some constructional dimensions of the production versions here soon.
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© Russ Elliott and Ted Scannell
first issued June 2006
issue 4, 3 July 2009
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