What's your current project?

[TNshooter]

...... so I wound up giving them the Retrobrite treatment.

I'm curious, what is the Retrobrite treatment? I haven't heard of that. Is this vehicle 1/6 scale?

[TNshooter]

Sounds like a lot of work. I'll have to see how to remove the engine, and then pick up some liquid wrench. Plus some choke cleaner. I never work on cars, so don't have these things on hand. Anything else recommended?

Another hobby of mine is 1/10 scale RC racing trucks. A company called Duratrax makes an electric motor cleaner called Power Shot. You spray it into the motor until the runoff is clear. But after cleaning, you will need to lubricate the bushings at the ends of the
inner shaft of the commutator. These products can be found at RC hobby stores.

However, carb cleaner has another use, it will kill carpenter bees.

[Myles_Falworth]

Purchased two nice tall black boots for my 4th and final PH Action Sailor in Shore Patrol uniform. This was the last piece I needed (other than an armband!). But they'll all look good together out on the town!

[Shermanator]

I received this Tonka Rescue Team Hummer about a year ago in a trade. Noticed some rust on a lot of the screws holding it together but didn't think much of it. Put it on a shelf and ignored it. A few weeks ago, I decided to pull it off the shelf and inspect it more closely. I thought I'd just pop the top off the chassis and give it a good wash. The electronics are intertwined throughout it so I kept taking more and more of it apart to try to separate them from the body. As I did so I realized just how filthy this thing was inside. There was dirt, grass, leaves, spider cocoons and things the origin of which I dare not speculate. As you see I had to completely disassemble every bit of it in order to clean it thoroughly.

The tan interior pieces were discolored and brownish-looking, so I wound up giving them the Retrobrite treatment. I'm not sure if the electronics work properly or not. I didn't have any "C" batteries to test it, but I did supply some current to the positive and negative battery terminals with a DC wall wart. The speaker crackled a little and the headlights lit up, so there's hope. Now comes the daunting task of trying to reassemble it all. Have to admit, this is a well engineered toy. Reassembly will be like building a plastic model car kit, only with screws instead of glue. Did I mention this thing is held together with about 10,000 screws?

[Myles_Falworth]

Sounds like a lot of work. I'll have to see how to remove the engine, and then pick up some liquid wrench. Plus some choke cleaner. I never work on cars, so don't have these things on hand. Anything else recommended?

[ATC]

I had a motor that didn't work once. I blasted it full of liquid wrench and let it sit overnight and soak. Then I blew it out with some choke cleaner. Then I could turn the motor shaft with my fingers. It spun easily. I hooked it up to a battery and it worked! You might get the motor to work if you mess with it. If it's been burned out due to somebody running too much voltage through it or something, then you're probably out of luck. But don't give up yet!

[Myles_Falworth]

Finally got the battery terminal part for the Mobile Support Center tonight. It was delivered to the wrong address, but a kind neighbor put it in my mailbox this evening. I'll post once I have a chance to install and test.

OK, I just tried it. The motor does not work. Don't know about the light, since I don't have one that's assembled. Rats!

[TNshooter]

Thanks John! It would seem it's one that is sold by 3rd son books. They have it for $4. I will see about getting one from them. But thanks again for the link!

Daryl

[Myles_Falworth]

You can find a replica dickie here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-GI-JOE...cAAOSwc65euGFf I've seen others on ebay too.

[TNshooter]

I'm working on restoring an AT Helicopter. I also am going to work on restoring an ATV, but need the stickers (will buy online) and the mummy's tomb winch (may buy from 3rd son). I'm also going to fix up a green beret uniform that is missing a few buttons and needs the back tabs reattached. Then I'll have two complete green berets (once I find the rifle!).

I too have a long overdue project of restoring an AT Helicopter. I have the parts, just need to polish it up and add decals. My suggestion is to go to Cotswold, and order the decals from AA Designs. A guy who used to post here, ThatBatmanGuy, is Bobby Horne. He makes professional
decals. On the ATV, the large AT decal that goes on the front is a bit smaller than original, but you won't be disappointed in the quality. Once I get around to cleaning and polishing my AT copter, I will be getting his decals for it. They are tops. UV resistant and die cut. He was doing this
work as a main job, but last I heard from him he had gone into another job. But as I know, he still does a lot of repro decals.
By the way, do you know anyone that makes the dickie for the green beret? I only have one, and that is the only piece I am missing. I don't mind repro if you know where to find one.

[Myles_Falworth]

Delayed again. Maybe Wednesday.

[ATC]

Did it come today? Did it work?

[Myles_Falworth]

Mail got delayed. New delivery date is tomorrow.

[ATC]

Well, Myles? Did it work??? Inquiring Minds want to know...

[Myles_Falworth]

I lucked out today. I opened up my Ebay AT search page, and lo and behold! There was a battery terminal I need for the Mobile Support Vehicle with about 30 minutes until auction close, for $12. I snapped it up, and it should be here in a few days. Could not believe my good fortune. Once it arrives, I'll be able to test the MSV and see whether the motor still works. Looking forward to that.