[evenkeeled]

i'm amazed that someone can screw these four "pin hole posts" into both sides of this chassis so that this body can mount to the chassis by sticking the pins in the pin holes! imagine that. how in the world do you manage something this small and have it screw in several rotations while keeping it straight. i give up on this one and am using an AFX clip to fit a different body on it. the chassis is a BRST G3 906 chassis if you are wondering.

 

[model murdering]

There's a jig!

First time every time.

 

[evenkeeled]

There's a jig!

First time every time.

what's a jig?

 

[X2slotbob]

It is a fixture to hold various parts in place while they are machined (or etc) or assembled. Machine shops use them frequently. The part will be placed in the custom made jig and then a drill press will be used to drill the hole (or weld something to it or etc). No measuring required.

Actually found the following, although it may not work with your chassis:

Fusion/Viper/G3 Lexan Body Mounting Jig

wizzardho.com

But I understand your frustration.

 

[Glock24]

That jig is to make the holes on the body, won't work to mount the posts on the chassis.

 

[RichD]

Some chassis that don't have posts for pin mounting bodies already have holes where you can insert threaded inserts or just glue in lengths of tubing. BSRT G3 chassis are like that. The similar Viper chassis has the posts molded in. For chassis that lack the posts or holes in the right place a person that mounts clear bodies all the time would make a template. You could also drill the holes in the chassis in arbitrary places, mount the posts and make matching holes in the bodies. That last thing is not necessarily easy to do, in addition a body for that chassis would not fit on another chassis with holes in different places.
When it comes to getting the holes in the body to match it is easier if you cut out the body to its final configuration and put it over the chassis so you can see where the holes will need to be. The hitch is that you would usually want to paint the body first, then trim it and punch the holes later.

 

[evenkeeled]

Some chassis that don't have posts for pin mounting bodies already have holes where you can insert threaded inserts or just glue in lengths of tubing. BSRT G3 chassis are like that. The similar Viper chassis has the posts molded in. For chassis that lack the posts or holes in the right place a person that mounts clear bodies all the time would make a template. You could also drill the holes in the chassis in arbitrary places, mount the posts and make matching holes in the bodies. That last thing is not necessarily easy to do, in addition a body for that chassis would not fit on another chassis with holes in different places.
When it comes to getting the holes in the body to match it is easier if you cut out the body to its final configuration and put it over the chassis so you can see where the holes will need to be. The hitch is that you would usually want to paint the body first, then trim it and punch the holes later.

these are threaded posts. i can't seem to find a way to screw them in.

 

[RichD]

I just grab the hex part of the post with a needle nose pliers and screw them in. I think that someone made a tiny deep socket wrench for that purpose.

 

[Steve-E-D]

these are threaded posts. i can't seem to find a way to screw them in.

Are you reassembling this after taking it apart or is it the first time putting the parts together?

Are you just struggling because the parts are too tiny and fumbly? I have to switch to a stronger pair of reading glasses when working with small parts.

I think that someone made a tiny deep socket wrench for that purpose.

The right tool can make all the difference in the world.
I ended up making my own tool for installing the pinion gear on inline motors while they are still in the chassis.

 

[evenkeeled]

Some chassis that don't have posts for pin mounting bodies already have holes where you can insert threaded inserts or just glue in lengths of tubing. BSRT G3 chassis are like that. The similar Viper chassis has the posts molded in. For chassis that lack the posts or holes in the right place a person that mounts clear bodies all the time would make a template. You could also drill the holes in the chassis in arbitrary places, mount the posts and make matching holes in the bodies. That last thing is not necessarily easy to do, in addition a body for that chassis would not fit on another chassis with holes in different places.
When it comes to getting the holes in the body to match it is easier if you cut out the body to its final configuration and put it over the chassis so you can see where the holes will need to be. The hitch is that you would usually want to paint the body first, then trim it and punch the holes later.

thanks for that info!!!!

 

[evenkeeled]

Are you reassembling this after taking it apart or is it the first time putting the parts together?

putting the parts together

Are you just struggling because the parts are too tiny and fumbly?

yes

 

[model murdering]

Long reach nut driver

 

[RichD]

Scale Auto/BSRT lists HT399 Threaded Body Post Installation Tool.

 

[evenkeeled]

Scale Auto/BSRT lists HT399 Threaded Body Post Installation Tool.

i will check it out tyvm!!!