[modeleng] Re: Securing models

From what I have seen of trailers over here, it would be my choice to use 
the lorry straps and some form of clamps also as trailers bounce about quite 
a bit compared to my truck.

Peter, about returning to England.  You might try booking passage on the SS 
Carnatic along with Phineias Fogg and Paspourteau as I think they are headed 
the same way you are.

Jesse in rainy and suddenly nice and cool W. Tennessee

> Mine are too big for the car itself and they ride on the trailer.
>
> They are chained down tight (using adjusters) front and rear and also
> have a lorry grade webbing strap over the cab (normally) to stop them
> rocking about.
>
> Cheers
>
> Peter
>
> Back in Hong Kong airport after a few hours kip and still no sign of a
> flying machine.  05:21 here!
>
>
> On Tuesday, 18 July 2006 19:57, alan stepney wrote:
>> I had a call from a friend yesterday.
>>
>> Apparently he was driving to his club, with loco in the back of his
>> estate
>> car, when he had a minor accident.
>> Or rather, it would have been minor apart from the engine.
>>
>> Being unsecured, some 150lbs of steel and copper kept going when the
>> car
>> stopped, almost demolishing the passenger seat, (fortunately empty)
>> then
>> fell over, breaking his wrist, and doing other assorted harm to the
>> car.
>>
>> Luckily he is not otherwise injured, but the car is worse than from the
>> actual accident, he has doubts that the insurance will cover that extra
>> damage, and his loco is "a real mess" (his words).
>>
>> How does everyone secure their engines in the back of vehicles, or if
>> you
>> dont, perhaps it might be worth considering.
>>
>>
>> Alan
>>
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