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Hi Guys

H/L Kv problem

I thought i would get a bit of a head start for my metal tracks etc by taking the plastic drive sprockets off which means removing the gearboxes...

All seemed to be going well until i noticed little resistance in the screws that hold them in

3 of the little posts are split and what seems like threaded plastic came out of the other 3..not good

Is it time i gave up on the plastic hull and got a full metal 1?

Aaron

Hi Aaron,
You should be able to sleeve the mounting posts with brass tube that you can buy from your local hobby/model shop.
Find the right diameter brass tube to fit over the mounting post then cut a "collar" from it. Use superglue to bond it in place.
All should be good then. The screw will hold tight as if nothing was ever broken.

p.s. I've got some pic's of the KV1 at Bovvy for you. Nothing outstanding, but hopefully something useful.

pm your email address and I'll send them in a fullsize format. You can pic out the detail far better at this resolution.

All the best,

Nick.

Thanks for the bit of advise..and thank you so so much for getting the pics for me

Aaron

16 pics sent mate. Let me know if you get them all.
I'm still getting used to not having outlook express with windows 7 !!

Nick.

All recieved

Thank you so much,it has saved me a lot of work believe it or not (road wheels didn't have rubber etc)

Aaron

My pleasure...glad to be of help.