Playmobil quartz crystals wanted

KeithT

KeithT

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I am looking for a set of Playmobil quartz crystals please, any colour except orange.
 
Thanks Cliff, I was just checking if anyone had a 'surplus' before taking the plunge, Unfortunately, Playmobil has £5 p/p which makes it pretty expensive.
 
How soon do you want them? I'll be putting an order in in the next few weeks and they could go on that - or I have a set spare you can buy and I'll replace them on my next order. Let me know which you prefer.
 
Hi Gordon
It's not desperate, I will share the p/p with you if that's OK.
Many thanks
Keith
EDIT_ Or I could swap an orange one......... I have 2.
 
I've got two orange ones, too, Keith, so I guess you have two of the little tank locos.

I usually put in an order large enough for free postage as it includes spare parts from Playmobil sets, for me and other people, so if that's the case, the only p and p would be from me to you.
 
playmofire said:
I've got two orange ones, too, Keith, so I guess you have two of the little tank locos.

I usually put in an order large enough for free postage as it includes spare parts from Playmobil sets, for me and other people, so if that's the case, the only p and p would be from me to you.
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Spot on Gordon - two tanks.
If it's OK with you then please order me any other colour and I will forward the cost +p/p
Thanks
Keith
EDIT: - Gordon I have just found these on Ebay - thanks to Nodrog, They appear to fit the bill. I assume that the size is standard which means that all I need to do is repaint the top of the holder at a cost of less than £3.50 compared to £10 for the Playmobil ones.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RC-R-C-Re...sGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item4cf5e9ea7c < Link To http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RC-R-C-Remote-Control-27-MHZ-27-145-AM-Crystal-TX-RX-/330543262332?pt=UK_
 
Nodrog1826 said:
Don't know if this will help guys, PS Models York/Scarborough have some 27 mh splits on their web shop
set of six for a tenner plus postage, they are for the X mods RC cars, but i have used them for RC boats without probs

http://www.pshobbiesandmodelshop.co.uk/xmt007-racing-xtal-set-p-2596.html

Postage is £3.50

Edit....
Looks as if they have sold out, but i have found some on Ebay, twice the price though..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xmods-Rac...sGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item4aaa1057e1
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Hi Gordon Thanks, Phil Saint has just suggested the same. I hadn't realised they were interchangeable with other R/C kits.
I have found these on Ebay at less than £3.50 inc p/p. :thumbup:
 
Possible flaw in my 'cunning plan' to buy crystals from Ebay.:- They are AM. Are Playmobil AM or FM?
 
Good idea Gordon. I know Walt he attends most of the NW G Scale meets with his huge Playmobil layout.
 
playmofire said:
Those on eBay look longer than the Playmobil ones and maybe thinner.
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Mmm, I've taken the plunge and ordered a set.:nail:
I will let you know how I get on with them. The same site is offering 'holders' which look v similar to the Playmobil ones.
Fingers crossed as they are less than £3.50 inc p/p.
BTW Walt has confirmed that the Playmobil ones are AM.
 
KeithT said:
playmofire said:
Those on eBay look longer than the Playmobil ones and maybe thinner.
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Mmm, I've taken the plunge and ordered a set.:nail:
I will let you know how I get on with them. The same site is offering 'holders' which look v similar to the Playmobil ones.
Fingers crossed as they are less than £3.50 inc p/p.
BTW Walt has confirmed that the Playmobil ones are AM.
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The lack of a "holder" may well explain the apparent difference in size.
 
The replacement crystals have arrived but they are not an unqualified success. They work BUT despite being a different frequency they operate at the same time as the original ones so there is no benefit. :confused::crying: :crying:

An amusing thing happened though, I checked that they worked in the lounge and afterwards left both locos near the TV. When I switched the TV (Sony CRT) on later the locos which still had their batteries in contact "took off" at a rate of knots!!
 
Well at least Keith knows that his locos are digital:rolf:
 
trammayo said:
Well at least Keith knows that his locos are digital:rolf:
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The world's first HD digital.:bigsmile:
 
Keith,
If all else fails read the instructions that came with the Playmobil train.
Remove batteries from the locos before switching of the hand controller.
 
Walts-Playmobil said:
Keith,
If all else fails read the instructions that came with the Playmobil train.
Remove batteries from the locos before switching of the hand controller.
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Always helps to read the instructions....:clap:
 
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