[WhiteWolf McBride]

Lucky...

Thats one thing a lotta guys don't realise, that despite the 'suspension' these things have, there is still enough vibration to loosen nuts and other fittings.

Many hate the Tamiya Locktite because of its color, but it beats replacing parts, doesn't it? BUT Please - Don't Use CA as Locktite because its clear! Think about the poor SoB that has to get that apart if you sell your unit! And use theright locktite (industrial ones often require too much force to break the 'lock')

I had to trash most of the hardware on a Leopard 1A4 when I found someone had used CA on the bolts instead of Tamiya locktite. I ~now~ know that MEK, aka plastic solvent, is as good at softening CA and epoxy as it is as a solvent-glue for plastics (be it styrene, ABS, lexan/polycarbonate, and a few others)

And remember that a 'little' dab is lots. Best place is in the threads of the nut, and you can use a toothpick, long straight-pin, or even a piece of wire to apply it. Got a fine CA applicator tip? Use one of those! That tapping screw a bit loose in the part after a few rebuilds? Use a bit on the threads, and you're good to go.

And its looking really nice, Bronco. I got word my Goldie was secured at the sale price ($610) and is due to be reshipped real soon.