I thought the 53400 was clunky and liked the mechanism(compact) in the 56014(#4203020) and tamiya still lists it. it might mean buying a new turret but...

thanks for your concern Tomzag but fear not- I will defend my self. the manual scans are for me a curiosity and have no intrinsic value - I am a tradesperson and a technician by occupation and avocation-- plus I like cool techno toys. so just have fun! show me a toy/tool/gadget I can't take operate/assemble with out the instructions and I'll do......something!