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rclaw 02-09-2009 12:27 AM
Lost grub screw for Panzer 3
 
Hi guys, i lost a grub screw in one of the front metal wheels on my Panzer 3 tank. Where can i get a replacement screw for it? Thanks .

A N Z A C 02-09-2009 12:40 AM
RE: Lost grub screw for Panzer 3
 
rclaw
take the other screw out from the other side & match it down at your local hardware store

rclaw 02-09-2009 12:44 AM
RE: Lost grub screw for Panzer 3
 
I was going to do that, but i'm not sure if the hardware store has it or not, as it is hobby grub screw.

A N Z A C 02-09-2009 12:56 AM
RE: Lost grub screw for Panzer 3
 
Another option might be to try your local model airplane RC shop

Does your PanzerIII have the Phillips head or allen key head ?

rclaw 02-09-2009 01:06 AM
RE: Lost grub screw for Panzer 3
 
its allen key head. I have some grub screws here for my FE boats, but they are not long enough.

miguelm1 02-09-2009 09:58 PM
RE: Lost grub screw for Panzer 3
 
The same thing happened to my one of my Tamiya grub screws. I was able to find a replacement at the local Ace Hardware. Just take one of the others with you.
-Miguel

afv 02-10-2009 03:58 PM
RE: Lost grub screw for Panzer 3
 
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rclaw,
when you say front wheel did you mean the sprocket, if it is the sprocket the bolt is an M3 12mm long allen head, should be able to get them easily I had the same trouble with one on a tiger apart from the bolt backing out i found the drive shaft bolt hole was about 8mm deep but only the first 4mm was threaded so had to run a 3mm tap down.
screwed the bolt back in with a small spring washer on it and a dab of blue thread lock,left it for an hour or so to let the thread lock cure and seems to be ok.
if i've got the wrong drift, just ignore

regards Jack.

sir_francis 02-10-2009 06:06 PM
RE: Lost grub screw for Panzer 3
 
Seller shipped me wrong grub screws so I used standard one to fix spockets wheels. I think you can do the same using common M3 or M4 size.

rclaw 02-11-2009 01:28 AM
RE: Lost grub screw for Panzer 3
 

ORIGINAL: afv

rclaw,
when you say front wheel did you mean the sprocket, if it is the sprocket the bolt is an M3 12mm long allen head, should be able to get them easily I had the same trouble with one on a tiger apart from the bolt backing out i found the drive shaft bolt hole was about 8mm deep but only the first 4mm was threaded so had to run a 3mm tap down.
screwed the bolt back in with a small spring washer on it and a dab of blue thread lock,left it for an hour or so to let the thread lock cure and seems to be ok.
if i've got the wrong drift, just ignore

regards Jack.
Jack,
I meant to say the sprocket/drive wheel. The screw in the pic is exactly like the one i'm missing. So, i guess the hard ware store like Home Depot has it then. Thanks for the info.

rclaw 02-11-2009 01:30 AM
RE: Lost grub screw for Panzer 3
 

ORIGINAL: sir_francis

Seller shipped me wrong grub screws so I used standard one to fix spockets wheels. I think you can do the same using common M3 or M4 size.
Thanks, i will try that IF i can't find the allen screw.


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