My 1:16 adventure

[labdad]

I didn't see a tips/jigs section so I put this in here. I Had to drill for tie rods in the TT.
So this was how I did it.
If the pics don't make sense ask.
MJinTN

[Larry C]

MJ what a great looking turntable; eager to see how you do the pit. I't always interesting to see how different modelers handle tricky building situations.

[Jerry]

Great looking jig but you better explain it.
I assume it's to keep the tir rods straight?

Jerry 

[friscomike]

Howdy Marty,

The turntable build is excellent.  Nice work.  Clever jig, BTW.

Have fun,
mike

[labdad]

Thanks guys!
The pit is done.
See pics.

[deemery]

Thanks guys!
The pit is done.
See pics.

I admire someone who can cut smooth circles with a power tool (router or jigsaw....)

dave

[labdad]

I shaved the edges with a 4 inch grinder. Still waiting on music wire from Jeff Bezos and NBW's from Ozark.
MJinTN

[labdad]

Tight quarters but all I got 😕
Mj

[labdad]

Dave, I love jigs!
Thanks,
Mj

[Jerry]

What can one say!  It's a beautiful turntable for sure!!

Jerry

[Rick]

Marty, always a pleasure seeing what you're building.

[labdad]

Thank you Rick
Mj

[ACL1504]

Marty,

Tight quarters but the TT looks great. Well done.

Tom

[labdad]

This has been a long journey.
2 years to build and finally after 10 years the dream has come true.
Enjoy, sound on.

[Jerry]

Just love the sound.  Great job.

Jerry