Old 222 in the garden !!!!

[andyquirot]

Its the bolts on the wheels that are going to be the problem.

Here are some more photos.

I am now wondering if this is worth doing??

A bit of filler on the gun barrel that should work o.k.


Regards Andy Q

[Robert Reid]

Trick on the steel fasteners that are rusted into aluminum... get a crack-pipe torch... Well that's what we call them. Butane mini torch.

Heat the screw head... use some penetrating oil... WD40 has been mentioned, it's good. So are Kroil, PB Blaster and numerous others. They all come from the same vat in New Jersey, I think. The marketers just add a different label and tweak the smell a bit. Anyhow... between some heat and penetrating oil And you will (most of the time) be able to get the screw out. If you strip the threads, re-tap for a slightly larger thread size... and drive on.

Another tip... before trying to remove... tap the screw head with a small mallet or ball pein hammer. The shock often frees up electrolytically-corroded threads.

Butane Torch:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Messermeiste ... SwDk5UFPdd

These little guys are really great for putting a lot of directed heat on a tiny area. Also for soldering.

Cheers,

RPR

[andyquirot]

Thanks Robert
I will try that. I am going to let it sit with WD40 type spray, Spraying every few hours for 2 days before i try anything.
Regards Andy Quirot

[Adrian Harris]

Heat worked wonders for the stuck screws in the Sherman. I tried soaking in various lubricants like WD40 but heat always won.

As long as the screws aren't stainless, you can use tap removing solution in an aluminium pan to melt the screw away.

http://www.armortek.co.uk/Forum3b/viewt ... 42&p=47967

For the ones I couldn't remove from the Sherman, for example the M3 screws in the sprocket, I took the parts to a machine shop who used an EDM machine to erode them away.

Adrian.

[mark lawson]

If the wheel hubs are alloy you will want to buy the upgraded steel version, if you can't get the screws out of the wheels then remove them with the hubs turn them over and spray either WD40 or better yet plusgas which you will be able to buy from a car accessories shop plusgas has vastly better penetration ability than WD40 but you will have to leave it for a few days to do its work.

I take it there were no electrics and rc gear in the 222

[Michael Röder]

Hello Andy!

The work will definitely pay off.

For a reasonable price, I would have taken the vehicle too.

By removing rust oxalic acid (weak concentration) could also be helpful. Hereby I have good experiences in the de-rusting of steel (military ground finds). For aluminum, this acid is also very well applicable.

Have fun and success with the restoration.

Greetings from Germany.

Michael

[andyquirot]

Hi there
I have left it for a wile as it my birthday tomorrow and i have a 25pdr to open and start, When i have finished the limber.
I may just put flowers in the 222 and put it in the garden.

[mark lawson]

If you want to sell it is suspect someone will take it off your hands.

[andyquirot]

This looks easier than mine!!!

https://www.argunners.com/building-sdkf ... a-scratch/

[Michael Röder]

Happy Birthday Andy,
hi Mark,

If the rusty car should be sold, I would be very interested.

To end as a flowerpot, it would be a shame.

[Robert E Morey]

Wow that is some serious mis-use / abuse on that 222! I was thinking it was a flower pot too!

Hope you can bring her back to life. You will probably have to remake or have someone make some new parts. The MG looks like a gonner (ie lost cause).

Best of luck getting her back. A mini sand blaster would be better for gross rust removal on panels etc. You would have to disassemble the model as this unit is small.
https://www.micromark.com/MicroLux-Grit-Blaster
https://www.micromark.com/MicroLux-Mini ... st-Gun-Set
https://www.micromark.com/Paasche-AEX-5 ... ive-5-lbs-
https://www.micromark.com/Glass-Bead-Ab ... rit-5-Lbs-

Regards,
Bob

[andyquirot]

Hi All
Dose anybody from the model car world know what type of diffs are used in the 222.
Regards Andy Q

[Adrian Harris]

The diffs are all from the Hobao Hyper 7.

Adrian.

[andyquirot]

Hi all
I am in need of a copy of the motion pack instructions before Monday if possible .
The wife's away and i can strip it down and make loads of mess!!!.

some of the work is done.

but the bits that are bad i will need to replace but they are from the option running gear manual so i don't have part numbers.

Have some photo's you will notice a hole on one side at the front i cant find that bit?

If not i will ask Armortek]

[Maarten Schutjes]

Andy, check your PM for the instructions