Mock-Up 2

Structural strength carries more weight

The assembled wheels are for comparing the prototype and production designs.

Two Tires from the Mock-up Prototype Showing Connections to the Main Chassis

This is also good for comparing structural relationships. As mentioned elsewhere, the 3-D printer has started to play a big role in the pattern making process. Upgrading the pattern designs is easy to do. When satisfied with the mock-up, making the production part is less stressful.