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chuckjoyce
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How to replace Revell Pick up Shoes

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I have only recently started to collect the Revell Monogram Nascars.. I would like to know how to change the pick up shoes (braids).
wixwacing
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Re: How to replace Revell Pick up Shoes

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Hi Chuck

I have always modified the existing guide successfully, check out towards the bottom of this link:

Revell / Monogram McLaren M6a


The alternative is to buy the Ninco 'pro' guide and start from there. Can you post an image of the guide and chassis hole.
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Re: How to replace Revell Pick up Shoes

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Thank you for your answer.. but, I need to know how to replace the braids.. do you just pull the braid out of the guide and then shove a new one in - I don't want to break/bent/tear off something.. I am more than a "novice" at this - your assistance is more than appreciated
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Re: How to replace Revell Pick up Shoes

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Hi Chuck

This might not be as easy. If you have a pair of replacement braids, it is a simple case of pulling the old braids out and inserting the new ones. If you don't have a pair of Revell/Monogram replacement braids, then things get harder. Having the ability and the tools, I personally would carefully unfold the brass aglet on the end of the braid with the tip of a small bladed modellers knife, pull the old braid out and insert a new piece and refold the brass aglet, and finally crimp closed again with a pair of small pliers. These should then simply push back into position.
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Re: How to replace Revell Pick up Shoes

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Thanks!! That was what I was looking for.. I have two packs of new braids - just was not sure what to do - sometimes I "confuse" myself.. For your info, I removed the interior (driver's area) from one of the cars (4827) - 60% or more of the noise went away - the chassis set against the body at a number of places - I sanded the chassis at all of these points so that it does not touch - I still have some noise but not much.. learning as I go..
Thanks again!!
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