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Title: Engine overboard. Repairable?
Post by: Buffin on March 15, 2021, 05:40:52 PM
My new DCC sound Revolution N gauge model got thrown over the staircase banisters by a young child (don't ask). It landed on carpet so I don't think the body shell is damaged, but as you can see the undercarriage isn't very happy. I showed the local model shop the picture and they said Noooo we don't do repairs. Any recommendations, please? Or should i eBay it as spare/repair?  :(


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Title: Re: Engine overboard. Repairable?
Post by: guest311 on March 15, 2021, 05:42:54 PM
I'd contact Dr Al, of this parish.

he can work miracles on damaged kit  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Engine overboard. Repairable?
Post by: Ali Smith on March 15, 2021, 05:52:01 PM
Contact Revolution's help email. I'm sure they will be able to repair it. There may be a charge but you will lose a lot of money if you sell it like that.
Title: Re: Engine overboard. Repairable?
Post by: Bob G on March 15, 2021, 06:29:20 PM
Looks like the power train just came to bits.
After the blood pressure has dropped, I'm sure the various bits will all clip back together. Just a case of getting the order of assembly right.

Whether your child is a budding physicist exploring the effects of kinetic energy on different things, or just looking for a more suitable teething toy is a different story.

It would be a shame to consign the model just yet.

Bob
Title: Re: Engine overboard. Repairable?
Post by: Dr Al on March 15, 2021, 07:40:59 PM
@Only Me (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=1328) may be able to help.

Cheers,
Alan