Ok, time to mount the front axle housing and build a guide tongue.
I set the chassis in the jig. Not the perfect way, but the way that works for this application for me.
Lines it up just fine. Clamp and solder.
Since I have a lot of scrap brass sheet stock, I used it for my guide tongue. Nothing fancy here, but why waste perfectly good brass? Besides, if Locoracer Tom sees this, he will be happy.
I use a torch for my soldering and having some battery clamps helps hold it all nicely. No, this may not be "textbook"...but it works.
Ok all soldered and runs straight as it can.
These wheels are for setup, but so far it is looking ok.
Time to make up some nerf bars and a chrome horn up front :)