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06-11-2020, 05:42 PM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Auburn, Wa, USA
Posts: 1,580
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New Crusader just showed up today and it's awesome! However the bay doors are really stiff, one barely moves and the other won't budge with the amount of force I'm comfortable with. What is a safe lubrication to use on these? Also if anyone has a non broken main windshield I would be very interested.
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06-12-2020, 12:47 AM | #2 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 93
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I'd use vegetable oil on the hinges. I've done it on one of my crusaders and it seems too help. just use a small amount will do.
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06-12-2020, 10:01 AM | #3 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Secret underground complex
Posts: 7,025
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I bought a MISB Crusader a few years ago and I had the exact same problem when I opened it. I suspect it is because the plastic has dried and shrank a little over the years.
I carefully removed the doors and lightly sanded the hinges. Go slow! I didn't and I jacked up a set of doors. Do not sand the body of the craft because a new pair of doors is far cheaper on ebay than a decent top of the craft. Sand a little, replace the doors and check the function. You actually want a little resistance so that the doors stay open when they are raised. Sand a little then check, then sand a litte then check etc. With a little time and patience you have beautiful doors that are snug but have full motion. |
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