It is time to put a decoder in the HO Spectrum Doodlebug. How do I get the shell off? There has to be a trick that I have not yet discovered.
Also, Is there a sound decoder that is just right for this model?
If it's one of the old, original Spectrum Doodlebugs, you're going to be hard pressed to fit a speaker into it without milling out some of the metal frame or removing the crew members from the cab. I purchased one of these several years ago and put an NCE decoder into it that has an integral plug, but I don't remember how I got the beastie open to install the decoder. I seem to recall that you just have to spread the bottom sides of the shell apart.
Yes, and than just use toothpicks to space out the body all around as you go until it "pops" free. I used an extra Bachmann decoder I had lying around, and it's worked perfect ever since.
I didn't go with sound, as mine kind of growls on it's own.
Cheers
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Phew! That post helped me a LOT a few minutes ago!!! Now, if I can only get this never run model to actually RUN......
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I second the tooth pick method, because that is what I used on the equally frustrating N Scale version and it worked great.
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Like others, I use toothpicks.
It is easy. Spread the sides away from the frame and hold apart with toothpciks.
Next, use a small screwdriver to pry one end away from the frame. That end of the shell can be lifted upward, and the shell comes off the frame.
GARRY
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