Dave (and all), I had the same results on the first 5 or 10 that I assembled, but with a little more experience and a few files and some twist-drills to drill out the holes that the nuckle's pins go into, the Sergent couplers I have operate FLAWLESSLY, and the cars do not move at all when uncoupling... not that it would be entirely unprototypical for them to move just a tad, as I have seen this happen at least a few times in real life.
It is also true that assembling the current version of the Sergent couplers can be a pain, especially when you're new at it and haven't refined the task to a science, but imagine trying to assemble the original version of these in HO (which I have done at least 40 or 50 of (prior to the release of the upgraded HO version)). But I recommend the following "helper-tool" for assembling the present version of the S scale Sergent coupler : Binder clips : http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?level=SK&id=429415&Ntt=clip&uniqueSearchFlag=true&An=text I guess "alligator clips" would also work. HOWEVER, "IF" Sergent does upgrade the S coupler as he has done the HO coupler, it will most assuredly be offered in both kit and pre-assembled form. And the kit-form will be highly refined and far simpler to assemble due to the new self-alignment design it will have (as the HO version has)... you won't be able to goof it up. So don't give up on them yet... a FAR BETTER version of the S scale Sergent is on the near horizon! John Degnan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: ctxmf74 To: [email protected] Sent: August 01, 2007 5:32 PM Subject: {S-Scale List} Sergent couplers(continued) Hi All, update on my experiment with sergent couplers. I assembled the first group and gave them a try. Assembly was not fun !! and I must need more practice cause they work kinda stiff. The cars are not heavy enough to stand still when opening the knuckles or coupling so I apparently need to refine my assembly skills. I like the concept but don't like the results so far. The experience makes me appreciate KD 802's and their knuckle springs for what they are!!!.....dave [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
