I have the body to a SP switcher that has a broken frame and an engine that works with effort. I need a new frame. The markings inside the body are 3570-001-D ; 3550-001-D ; Revell Inc 1958. Any idea where I might locate spare parts? I received this as a Christmas present about 50 years ago and am getting back into the hobby with my grandson. Thanks for any help...
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Only way to find parts is to cannibalize another Revell engine, and even then these were rubber band driven so you have to find a small hair band or other elastic that fits.
Or do what Con-cor did when they had the tool for the body shell - they sold it both with an Athearn drive under it, then later with a Kato drive under it. An Athearn with the narrower motor (1980s-up) should be an easy swap.
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Keep your eyes on eBay. If you get a replacement frame, a #30 O-ring is what they used as the drive belt. You can get them at Home Depot or any hardware store.The Tyco Depot Edited by - NickelPlate759 on December 23 2013 1:56:47 PM
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Personally I would track down a Kato drive and swap it on there. Will take all of 2 minutes to snap the shell on, so far as I know nothing else was changed. The Kato drive is high quality and the engine will run forever.
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