RMCM #P-118 parts identification [help needed]

[sidcharles]

i have not opened the package yet; tiny parts destined to lose themselves in the great abyss.

this set is "I" Beam Front Axle w/ "A" type radius arms, brake backing plates, & 3-piece steering linkage. .. . [their description & wording ]

Q: do we know if the brake/ backing plates are hydraulic or mechanical?

i've swiped this image from Craig "Mr Metallic" Stanfield's Fotki page without permission; mea culpa.

thanks

 

sid 

[NOBLNG]

They are hydraulic. https://lainefamily.com/ModelABrakeUpgrade.htm

[sidcharles]

& for the link, too

[bill-e-boy]

6 hours ago, sidcharles said:

& for the link, too

A cool diversion - a nicely written article

[Chris V]

On a side note, this appears to be an ever so slightly modified re-cast of the front axle assembly from Monogram’s “Blue Beetle” 1929 Ford Roadster Pickup and Original issue 1930 Ford Woodie. 

[sidcharles]

i plan to separate the tie rod and cobble something or other of my own making.

figured it was a good starting point & each time i do something like this i think of the original part as my fall-back/ failsafe since i'm not a really mechanical savvy modeler.