grumpy - thanks for the info. I tried to start it using your described method, but no luck. It didn't even really sound like it wanted to start....maybe an electical issue. Not that it matters at this stage though, as I intend to give it a a full going over. What is the best way to go about reconditioning it? Are parts easy to come across?

Deejay - check out the photos of the sprockets below, how do they look? I like the sound of your recommended course of action. So I intend to do just that. I'll deal with the chasis and the reel first, and the engine last. I'll post the progress as I go so that it may be of assistance to anyone doing something similar in the future. I think I would like to replace the grass deflector - otherwise it will just annoy me looking at it in the future. How/Where do I get parts from?

I did read the other thread regarding colours but I couldn't find the septone brunswick green on their website....is it still available? Is there a better colour?

Enjoyed the vids on youtube as well...very informative and well done.

Regards

Salty

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