Past that stage, unfortunately. Most of the pieces of the various pillars have parted company and either disappeared or are rattling around inside the clamshell.GTB wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:14 am More poor design than poor plastic, although recycled plastic won't help. I've repaired a few electronic device cases over the years with the same problem of the screw pillars cracking, but I've also got a couple designed so that they'll never crack.
I use pieces of brass tube as a collar pressed on over the split post as a repair. The tube needs to be a tight enough push fit to close the crack in the plastic and it won't work if any chunks of plastic have broken away from the post.
The repair will last, but only if you are careful about tightening up the screws, as the self tappers used can easily strip out the thread in plastic if over tightened.
The dummy frame is now done and, as on the Lyn, serves a triple purpose of filling the space, retaining the cylinder moulding and securing the body to the motor block..
I'll post a few photos later.
Rik