So this week I got the aluminum parts to attach to the frame, including the hubs... and ran into a bit of a snag. It seems the frame and alum hubs are assuming 4 holes, like a square, whereas the legs themselves have six holes. What's more, the legs use 5/16" bolts and the frame 1/2". So it's kind of a bummer. I picked up some spacers and such, and I can do two of the bolts through the existing holes, but I think I might drill additional holes into the frame to accommodate.
Meantime, I've got ot finish 'dressing' the legs. I need to attach the panels, details, etc. I was thinking of using screws to fasten the booster covers in, or possibly keyhole slots. I'll try the latter first, hold the former as a reserve. Then I gotta fasten down the shoulders and glue in the details there. And I gotta do it before too much longer, because the drives and stuff are showing up on Monday!
No way I'm gonna get it done this week, what with my trip and all, but hopefully I can get the legs dressed and prepped for installation by mid-month. And then get the wheels and drives onto the frame proper and get that sucker rolling around. It's a tall order, but it's like the last real big thing before the skins and such.
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