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Scotty · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 883

I've been asked to assist in repairing / re-assembling a training aid now owned by the museum that was once used to teach budding motor engineers and students many years ago, something that is turning out to be a nice "wee job" -

Now you would think being an East German model everything would be metric, but I'm informed by my partner we require size 10 and 11 BA nuts & bolts, however, we're having difficulty locating such a small size. Despite telephone calls to everyone we can think of we haven't located a supplier - can any model engineers out there suggest a supplier please?

Thank you in anticipation, Scotty. Wink

gordon28 · Joined: 28 Sep 2008 Posts: 38

http://www.modellersmate.co.uk/nuts_&_bolts.htm

try this link. cheers gordon Smile

Scotty · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 883

Wow Gordon - that was quick, thank you very much! Very Happy

And here was me thinking it was going to be a b*****r finding these. Rolling Eyes

Scotty.

Greg · Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 445 Location: Dreamland Margate

Looks very nice, I would like that myself!! Laughing

Here's one to try, they should have what you require as I have managed to get 15BA Nuts & Bolts.

http://shop.maidstone-engineering.co.uk/?mod=cat&cat_id=2&order=1

All the Best,
Greg

Scotty · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 883

And thanks to you as well Greg - the link is much appreciated. Wink

Scotty.

old gto · Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 172 Location: Orlando, Florida

Some guys get to have ALL the fun!

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Scotty · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 883

Brian M · Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:19 am Post subject:

Scotty

I am sure we all want more pictures as your work progresses.

Can you tell us how big it is? - I need an idea of scale.

A few years ago a friend bought a Triumph Herald rolling chassis, engine and gearbox from a College in the North East that had been used by students for many years and had never been on the road.

There was no wear at all in the moving parts, but because it had been dismantled so many times there was wear in the threads and nuts, and proved quite difficult to recommission. It lives on under an early Herald Coupe body.
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