paddy
Well-known member
The problem i think is that the metal casting moulds used by MFH are silicone moulds that have a short run before they deteriorate. This is why MFH kits are produced in low volume and short runs and rarely re-issued or repeated. The silicone moulds would be produced from a brass master usually so it is possible to produce second runs.
I have looked at the chain on my recent Crocker build and although i did have to buy a second chain kit to produce one chain, i did manage to assemble 110 links as required. The point is the castings on the chain i made up were 100% better than the ones in the Brough kit and although i have bought another chain kit, its even worse than the one supplied in the kit
I think its safe to say that while first runs and early examples are passable, later runs are not as the moulds have deteriorated and sizing is critical. this probably is not as important on most parts but the chain has to be right to work.
Unfortunately MFH dont answer questions as i supose they dont have an answer however why they still produce the chain as a separate part when they know these chains are even worse( later issues) than the kit parts is anyone's guess.
I have looked at the chain on my recent Crocker build and although i did have to buy a second chain kit to produce one chain, i did manage to assemble 110 links as required. The point is the castings on the chain i made up were 100% better than the ones in the Brough kit and although i have bought another chain kit, its even worse than the one supplied in the kit
I think its safe to say that while first runs and early examples are passable, later runs are not as the moulds have deteriorated and sizing is critical. this probably is not as important on most parts but the chain has to be right to work.
Unfortunately MFH dont answer questions as i supose they dont have an answer however why they still produce the chain as a separate part when they know these chains are even worse( later issues) than the kit parts is anyone's guess.