P2K E-7

[nawalins]

My wife picked up a P2K E-7 for me at a show last year while I was recuperating from a stay in the hospital. When I eventually got around to inspecting the model, I discovered that the shell didn't snap onto the frame securely. The shell tends to "float" on the frame and has a tendency to slip down in the rear portion of the shell.
Is there any way to shore up the shell and keep it from slipping?

Michael E. Risher
CEO Bayou Self Railway
Don't Worry Bout' Nuttin'!

[Anonymous]

First of all I'd check the both the shell and the frame of the model to double check that there are no tabs or anything that might have broken off because this sounds unusual for a proto 2000 engine, which usually has a tight fitting shell. If there isn't anything missing or broken I would look at how the shell is attached (don't own an e-unit myself) and see if there is anyway to make a better connection. If anything is broken off simply call Life Like because they'll probably give you new parts no questions asked. If that is just the way it fits you should be able to mount styrene blocks in the rear of the shell to keep it from dropping down. As for the slipping the only thing I could think off would be to drill the frame and mount the shell on the frame using machine screws, I wouldn't recommend this method however because there probably is a better way that I just don't know because I have no personal experience with this specific model.
CV2652
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[Anonymous]

I have three E7s and one spare shell.

I just spread the middle sides and off it comes.

There are no locking tabs like with other manufacturers.

Those E7s are fast

The PAs have a similar lift off.

[Anonymous]

I don't own any P2k E units, but I do have a P2k GP-30 and I had to use the screw on the body to the frame connection to get a good fit on mine. It came with the screws and mounts built on too, tiny parts in the bag. You might want to double check those extra parts bags to see if there are any tiny screws or extra mounting backets. Other thatn that the unit runs very nicely.
Pete