New build started.

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by londonsean69

Ryan, cheers for the comments.

How did the check dimensions measure up once you had joined the pages?

I might add a second diagonal check dimension the other way on the next batch, this will enable people to check across both diagonals. Although, in theory, once taped down, if people use the same check dim for both diagonals they should be OK.

I'm glad the template was of some use to you

As far as I remember the diag check dimentions were a few mil out after taping down using the join lines.

Although if I remember this was only checked after laying on the br's and realising they where slightly out. I am getting more sure that this is down to stretching as we were pulling the template quite hard to try and flatten it out.

At the end of the day its still a fantstic template that saves loads of time.

[londonsean69]

Originally Posted by Ryan

As far as I remember the diag check dimentions were a few mil out after taping down using the join lines.

Although if I remember this was only checked after laying on the br's and realising they where slightly out. I am getting more sure that this is down to stretching as we were pulling the template quite hard to try and flatten it out.

At the end of the day its still a fantstic template that saves loads of time.

Sweety as.

Might have to add something to the notes to that effect, or a couple of other dimensions, along a couple of the rails. This will enable people to double and treble check. Cheers for being the guinea pig

Problem is, the next 5 sets are already on their way to Andy So the improvements will continue on MK3.

I only wish I had thought of doing it for my own build

[Ryan]

No worries about being a guinea pig. I am always up for trying new things, Even more so if they save time and effort!

If anyone is thinking of going down the template route then do it. For the few quid it costs you save hours of time. As I have said previously we had the br rails all down ready for taking within a couple of hours.

Cheers

Ryan.

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by Ryan

If anyone is thinking of going down the template route then do it. For the few quid it costs you save hours of time.
Ryan.

tho the templates are included in the cost of the chassis flat pack

Thanks Ryan, your input has been really helpful, this is what its all about....improving the service/help to the builders that have my flat pack kits & also builders that cut there own chassis but might like a template too

cheers
andy

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by HandyAndy

tho the templates are included in the cost of the chassis flat pack

Thanks Ryan, your input has been really helpful, this is what its all about....improving the service/help to the builders that have my flat pack kits & also builders that cut there own chassis but might like a template too

cheers
andy

Yeah the template comes included in the cost of the flat pack. Although I thought I saw a post the other day offering them for sale as a template on its own? I may be mistaken.

Cheers

Ryan.

[HandyAndy]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Yeah the template comes included in the cost of the flat pack. Although I thought I saw a post the other day offering them for sale as a template on its own? I may be mistaken.

Cheers

Ryan.

yes, templates are available for £4 each if any forum member would like one, covers postage really.

cheers
andy

[Ryan]

Hope everyone is well?

Have managed to get a few hours on the chassis here and there over the last couple of weekends and thought I would post a couple of pictures to show how things are coming on.

Got the front frame built on and tacked into position



Uprights tacked on, one looks wonky in this pic but I think thats down to the camera angle



Tr's 1 and 2 on top of uprights



Bit more built up, U7 and 8 with tr9

[sean]

hey everyone, im co-building ryan's roadster with him and thought i would just thank andy and andy for letting us come see the workshop and taking us out for a spin in the demo car, it was an awsome ride out just the thing anyone needs to get out in the cold garage to get started.

cheers sean

[HandyAndy]

Hi Sean,

nice to see you posting

glad you enjoyed your time at Saturn, quick car eh

hope you both enjoy the build,

your faces were a picture when you came back from your spin

cheers
andy