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by Ghostrider
Thu Jun 28, 2012 3:03 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: How to disassemble 1/16 Merit and WSN Tiger I tank
Replies: 4
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How to disassemble 1/16 Merit and WSN Tiger I tank

I found some information around the internet that helped me disassemble my Merit Tiger I. This information can also be used for the Trumpeter/WSN/Torro versions from what it looks like as all are the same mold. The only thing I have yet to figure out is how to remove the road wheels from the suspens...
by Ghostrider
Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:28 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Need tips on breaking down the Merit 1/16 Tiger I
Replies: 6
Views: 3238

Re: Need tips on breaking down the Merit 1/16 Tiger I

Oh the spare track links were one of the first on the list of things to replace. :) I'll get some photos taken and I'll start another thread on it so anyone else looking for the info can easily find it. Here is a link to the page for the disassembly http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/viewtopic.php?f...
by Ghostrider
Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Need tips on breaking down the Merit 1/16 Tiger I
Replies: 6
Views: 3238

Re: Need tips on breaking down the Merit 1/16 Tiger I

Hey Mark, I did another search on the internet and I found where someone had taken the WSN version apart. It turns out that there are 5 hidden screws that hold the hull together. All located on top of the hull. There was a bit of glue holding the access panels to them in place but it was easy enough...
by Ghostrider
Wed Jun 27, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Need tips on breaking down the Merit 1/16 Tiger I
Replies: 6
Views: 3238

Re: Need tips on breaking down the Merit 1/16 Tiger I

Hi Mark and thanks for the welcome. I really enjoyed your buildup, she's a beauty. I can definitely get some pointers from your build up. As of now I am planning on doing a pretty extensive overhaul. I am looking to change out the tracks, sprocket and idler wheels and possibly even changing the road...
by Ghostrider
Tue Jun 26, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Need tips on breaking down the Merit 1/16 Tiger I
Replies: 6
Views: 3238

Need tips on breaking down the Merit 1/16 Tiger I

Hey everyone, I'm new to the boards here and wanted to say hello and ask for a little advice. I just got the Merit 1/16 Tiger I and I am going to be starting on a complete overhaul of the kit. I'm wondering if anyone has disassembled one yet and if so would you have any pointers on how to do this. I...