Sails Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I recently purchased one of the above, RTR, my only problem, how do I get the body off to install a dcc decoder? Can't see any obvious screws/retaining clips. Any feedback from someone who already has opened one up? Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Hi Mark, They tend to be held on with glue. Run a scalpel or thin blade around the base of the chassis and you should be good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRENNEIRE Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Mark Check the bottom of the box that the model came in There should be a flyer from Silver Fox with some info on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Hi Mark,They tend to be held on with glue. Run a scalpel or thin blade around the base of the chassis and you should be good! +1 Yes they use a soft setting glue that can be easily cut and pulled apart. It's like bostik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sails Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Thanks guys, Will get the blade out and open it up. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sails Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 +1 Yes they use a soft setting glue that can be easily cut and pulled apart. It's like bostik. Right I managed to cut through the glue after a bit of bother, not so soft after several years in place though. Unfortunately I managed to nick a couple pf wires in the process, I'll fit a decoder and see if it runs, however what should I do about those wires? Will they be okay? Hope the photos are okay. Side note, what was this original beats judging by the chassis? Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Hi Mark Flowing in the footsteps of JHB I see! with the upside down photos:) The wires look like they are still making contact, check to see if many strands are broken, even better check it with a meter continuity test, if there is you'll need to solder and insulate them. If still intact stick a blob of tek7 or the like on them to insulate and reinforce them.... If its a Mac camera you use and you take a photo with the camera upside down Windows cannot rotate it automatically like a Mac, you have to do it manually Eoin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Hi Mark Flowing in the footsteps of JHB I see! with the upside down photos:) Eoin I have it sussed. I now take photos when I'm standing on my head and post them when I'm the right way up; or vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sails Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Ha cheers guys, rule number one of attaching photos, - don't do it without a tiniest bit of editing!! Eoin, yeah don't see any obvious strands broken, sealing up as you say sounds good. Thanks as always, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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