[GregK]

Scalextric - Brabham BT26A: modified C8516


Another superb model from Scalextric ....


A lower powered motor replaces the turbo nutter-barstud factory fitted one ....



The excess protrusions have been cleared out of the floor of the chassis ....



The DPR socket and the on-board infrared LED have been removed and the corners of the
PCB have been trimmed ....




With a trial-fit, it can be seen that the capacitor snags on the underside of the driver. This
was coated with pencil lead to leave a tell-tale on the driver to indicate the area that needed
to be reduced .....



After some careful sculpting of the drivers buns, the fit now looks good to go ......



The details of the connections to the chip. The Ferrite-Man is ready for the motor side once
I fix his arms to it.



Before proceeding further, the driver's clearance needs checking again - yep, he needs more
physio on his legs ....



The wires are fully connected up to check for the correct rotation of the motor to
drive it forwards ....



Just as well because it went off backwards when I checked it ......... red & black wires
now swapped over ....