How to take out an airsoft LED thats stuck?
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How to take out an airsoft LED thats stuck?
While trying to install an IR battle system onto my tank, i found that the airsoft LED in the mantletis stuck, probably glued. How do i take it out? I've tried pulling it by hand and with tweezers and that didn't work
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Re: How to take out an airsoft LED thats stuck?
Warming it up?
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Re: How to take out an airsoft LED thats stuck?
I had to put a small drill through mine, then break the rest out with a small screwdriver. It was glued in a good'un
If you are keeping the airsoft, and running a high intensity flash into the barrel, remember to put some sort of block to stop the airsoft hammer bashing the wires as they go in the barrel!
If you are keeping the airsoft, and running a high intensity flash into the barrel, remember to put some sort of block to stop the airsoft hammer bashing the wires as they go in the barrel!
Paul Cheeseman
Panther G, Panzer IV, Tiger 1, Roni has her King Tiger and now a Panzer IV.
And can see more arriving at regular intervals!
Running Open Panzer + Benedini mini on the Panther and King Tiger
Panther G, Panzer IV, Tiger 1, Roni has her King Tiger and now a Panzer IV.
And can see more arriving at regular intervals!
Running Open Panzer + Benedini mini on the Panther and King Tiger
Re: How to take out an airsoft LED thats stuck?
What part do i warm up?Marco Peter wrote:Warming it up?
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Re: How to take out an airsoft LED thats stuck?
I have found that the LED can be glued in place. I have loosened them using CA debonder.
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
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Re: How to take out an airsoft LED thats stuck?
I have found that the LED can be glued in place. I have loosened them using CA debonder.
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Re: How to take out an airsoft LED thats stuck?
What kind of drill do i use?outlaw_825th wrote:I had to put a small drill through mine, then break the rest out with a small screwdriver. It was glued in a good'un
If you are keeping the airsoft, and running a high intensity flash into the barrel, remember to put some sort of block to stop the airsoft hammer bashing the wires as they go in the barrel!
" ...use a gun. And if that don't work ...use more gun" - Engineer from Team Fortress 2
HL: 2 M4A3 105s , Panther ausf G, M41
Taigen: Tiger 1
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Re: How to take out an airsoft LED thats stuck?
I used a 1.5mm bit and twisted it with a mix of my fingers and a small grip. I was more worried about damaging the main body shell. a dremmel would probably do better
Paul Cheeseman
Panther G, Panzer IV, Tiger 1, Roni has her King Tiger and now a Panzer IV.
And can see more arriving at regular intervals!
Running Open Panzer + Benedini mini on the Panther and King Tiger
Panther G, Panzer IV, Tiger 1, Roni has her King Tiger and now a Panzer IV.
And can see more arriving at regular intervals!
Running Open Panzer + Benedini mini on the Panther and King Tiger
Re: How to take out an airsoft LED thats stuck?
Okay, is the LED supposed to break or what?outlaw_825th wrote:I used a 1.5mm bit and twisted it with a mix of my fingers and a small grip. I was more worried about damaging the main body shell. a dremmel would probably do better
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Taigen: Tiger 1
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Re: How to take out an airsoft LED thats stuck?
Unfortunately yes, it wont survive removal. Once the hole is cleared out the IR LED should fit straight in.
Paul Cheeseman
Panther G, Panzer IV, Tiger 1, Roni has her King Tiger and now a Panzer IV.
And can see more arriving at regular intervals!
Running Open Panzer + Benedini mini on the Panther and King Tiger
Panther G, Panzer IV, Tiger 1, Roni has her King Tiger and now a Panzer IV.
And can see more arriving at regular intervals!
Running Open Panzer + Benedini mini on the Panther and King Tiger