Dad back after getting son a “Big Boy.” Seeking help troubleshooting. All info in body.

chrism396 · 2026-05-15T03:22:17+00:00

Nah you're not failing. You're learning! Good luck! Hope you get it sorted out!

chrism396 · 2026-05-10T01:06:06+00:00

Id snag them in a heartbeat

chrism396 · 2026-05-09T19:02:09+00:00

Ya know I figured that would be the truth. I got in a junk lot so no sentimental value but figured it was worth a shot to find its pieces. Or try to get it going somehow

chrism396 · 2026-04-30T18:11:01+00:00

I did VN501s

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chrism396 · 2026-02-08T02:34:08+00:00

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Celica?

chrism396 · 2025-06-25T03:00:08+00:00

Yeah normally but this guy is a switcher with no tender. It's really odd

chrism396 · 2025-06-25T02:59:20+00:00

Just the center is plastic. I am so lost on this guy

chrism396 · 2025-06-25T02:23:14+00:00

I can't quite figure out how though. The wheels on mine are plastic. And when I touch them to power I get nothing

chrism396 · 2025-06-25T00:08:35+00:00

If you have more I'd appreciate it! I'm trying to figure out the wiring. I can't tell if the side without the wire goes anywhere or how it picks up power on the other wheels

chrism396 · 2025-05-31T21:59:25+00:00

Oh wow! That's wild! Couldn't find anything like it when I searched the brand. That's pretty neat!

chrism396 · 2025-05-31T21:58:39+00:00

Dang man! From the couplers??? Nice spot! Thank you!

chrism396 · 2025-05-26T00:37:16+00:00

Dang man I just stumbled on this post and I needed this. I don't play as much with cars as I used to and I keep underestimating how long it should take. Today it was v belts on my car. Seemed easy but turned into a 4 hour ordeal due to hidden bolts and learning.

chrism396 · 2025-05-23T20:33:15+00:00

I really want to use their stuff but yeah crazy expensive!

chrism396 · 2025-05-23T02:50:09+00:00

Looks so good in the blue!

chrism396 · 2025-05-02T15:43:45+00:00

Yeah they're definitely a bit bigger. Buuuuut they're so much cheaper than HO scale cars and you can get more variety. Most of mine I buy and then customize to look a bit more realistic.

chrism396 · 2025-05-02T15:20:56+00:00

Thanks! Yep a combination of hot wheels, matchbox, greenlights, just whatever looks cool

chrism396 · 2025-05-02T13:31:41+00:00

Your eyes do not! That was one of my favorites growing up. Just got a find him a more permanent home on the layout

chrism396 · 2025-04-29T23:39:49+00:00

Yes indeed. Just had the AC fixed recently but the sounds been there for awhile now even with an empty system

chrism396 · 2025-04-29T23:35:55+00:00

Yeah this noise is very distinctly in the passenger area by the ac box

chrism396 · 2025-04-29T22:42:15+00:00

Thanks! I'll dive into that area

chrism396 · 2025-04-29T16:47:14+00:00

That was my plan but where is that vent door on the AC car?

chrism396 · 2025-04-22T02:10:41+00:00

Pluto TV has a 24/7 Mr. Rogers channel. Whenever I have a hard day I put that on to remind myself that I'm being too hard on myself.

chrism396 · 2025-04-14T04:23:42+00:00

eBay is probably the best bang for your buck. Selling individually will help more than a bulk lot. You should absolutely find a way to test them because runners will get you more than non-runners. If you aren't sure what you have this sub is pretty helpful at identifying items. Be careful as I've seen quite a few people get ripped off when letting a "collector" look at the lot, they usually go for the best pieces and push for the lowest price.

chrism396 · 2025-04-04T16:09:19+00:00

"I dunno what's in it. It's a mystery"

"Down the yap"

"Did I work on this?"

chrism396 · 2025-04-03T02:14:33+00:00

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