How do I get the pins out of classics ramjet trying to take all apart have no luck with the punch and hammer bit. advise please !
Here is a link to Lobo's pin removal guide on TFmaster.com: http://www.tfmaster.com/articles_pin.php ...and, if you search the Exhaustive Kitbasher's Resource thread at the the top of this forum for the word "pins," you'll find that I explain pin removal about 2 or 3 times. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/search.php?searchid=211699 If any of these are unclear to you, let me know and I'd be happy to explain parts of the pin removal process in further detail.
Here is a link to Lobo's pin removal guide on TFmaster.com: http://www.tfmaster.com/articles_pin.php ...and, if you search the Exhaustive Kitbasher's Resource thread at the the top of this forum for the word "pins," you'll find that I explain pin removal about 2 or 3 times. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/search.php?searchid=211699 If any of these are unclear to you, let me know and I'd be happy to explain parts of the pin removal process in further detail.
Put something underneath that will let the pin puncture it as you tap it out. Look for the smooth end of the pin, as this is the end they did not tap in at the factory. Try to hold the piece steady, and tap away. Get the pin out enough so that a pair of needle nose pliers will grab a hold of it, and pull it the rest of the way out.
Put something underneath that will let the pin puncture it as you tap it out. Look for the smooth end of the pin, as this is the end they did not tap in at the factory. Try to hold the piece steady, and tap away. Get the pin out enough so that a pair of needle nose pliers will grab a hold of it, and pull it the rest of the way out.
If Lobo's guide doesn't help...and you've tried Gaurddog8471 tip...which BTW is exactly how I do it with Alts....contact Sami....she's done a bunch of Classics Seekers....she may be able to help you out.
If Lobo's guide doesn't help...and you've tried Gaurddog8471 tip...which BTW is exactly how I do it with Alts....contact Sami....she's done a bunch of Classics Seekers....she may be able to help you out.
I have tried all these methods and I still can't get my pins out of Alt Rumble. Looks like it's going to be all tape for this one.
I have tried all these methods and I still can't get my pins out of Alt Rumble. Looks like it's going to be all tape for this one.
Guess it depends which pins you're aiming for. Mine came out ok, just follow the guides already mentioned. Make sure you're using a blunt nail that's skinnier than the pin and don't force it. If the side you're trying won't go after a bit, you're probably hitting the wrong one. I did that on one of the feet pins, thankfully it didn't bust anything up too badly.
Guess it depends which pins you're aiming for. Mine came out ok, just follow the guides already mentioned. Make sure you're using a blunt nail that's skinnier than the pin and don't force it. If the side you're trying won't go after a bit, you're probably hitting the wrong one. I did that on one of the feet pins, thankfully it didn't bust anything up too badly.
hey I got one pin out I taped it out the wrong way it cracked the plastic a little but it came out. it's so hard to tell wich part of the pin they hit from the factory.
hey I got one pin out I taped it out the wrong way it cracked the plastic a little but it came out. it's so hard to tell wich part of the pin they hit from the factory.
It's not always foolproof but some of the pins have a smaller rounded tip on the end that was put thru the tf. They do that on some to make it go easier, kind of like a nail. I still have pins that I can't figure out either way but I have learned a technique that helps and I think Ops and LOBO both mention it and it's that if it seems way to difficult to come out, then you are probably going the wrong way. Even if you can get the pin to move just little bit, you can see if the rounded part is smooth or rough and you want to pull away from the tf using the rough end.
It's not always foolproof but some of the pins have a smaller rounded tip on the end that was put thru the tf. They do that on some to make it go easier, kind of like a nail. I still have pins that I can't figure out either way but I have learned a technique that helps and I think Ops and LOBO both mention it and it's that if it seems way to difficult to come out, then you are probably going the wrong way. Even if you can get the pin to move just little bit, you can see if the rounded part is smooth or rough and you want to pull away from the tf using the rough end.
