2 views of the completed etched components with details – Y101-Y125
Bogies:
At each staircase (P2) where the bogie swings, slightly trim the brake block area marked by the red line in the diagram below.
LifeLike disassembly:
Make sure when disassembling the mechanism to identify the flywheel end bogie and worm gear to them mark
accordingly (white dot – Tippex) as these bogies must be installed back into the same worm gear.
1.
Start by removing the fuel tank
2.
Then each of the bogies can be removed by turning them 90 degrees and then gently pulled out. Be careful not to bend the
pickups as they are attached to the body
3.
Remove the cab shell after unplugging the centre handrails from the cab. The cab weight will be used later
4.
Pushing down on the exposed mechanism whilst holding the walkway, gradually slide the mechanism out of the plastic shell
being careful not to damage the phosphor bronze pickups
LifeLike mechanism with the shell removed
5.
Remove the long hood from the walkway and dispose of it. The walkway will be used later
6.
Pull the light board free and then ease the plastic caps off that cover the screws and then extract the screws allowing the
body to split in half
7.
Pull the plastic cradle off the motor and it is ready to modify
LifeLike Mech pickup tabs that are needed in the new chassis
Nested gear
end of bogie.
Air tank end
Stair case end
Smooth gear
cover end
