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Sanyo yellow heatshrink

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 1:09 pm
by Russ Giles
Hello
I am rebuilding a RC12E to a runner with nimh cells, I would like to re shrink the cells in the period correct Sanyo plain yellow heatshrink.
All I can find from the normal electronics suppliers is the thick rubbery type shrink rather than the thin type used on the old cells.
Do any of you know where I might get some from?
Thanks
Russ

Re: Sanyo yellow heatshrink

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 2:25 pm
by RC10resto
Not very easy to find.
ebay

Re: Sanyo yellow heatshrink

Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 11:35 pm
by RC10th
Normally you can find it in clear or a bluish tinge, but colored stuff isn't easy, probably gotta source out of China.

My first packs were shink wrapped in fluorescent pink.

Re: Sanyo yellow heatshrink

Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2020 6:53 pm
by trf_414_m2
Not sure if this post would still be useful for anyone but pleas check these. I've developed SCR1200, SC1200 and SCE1700 decals for those who may want to keep theirvintage buggies powered with NiCd style cells.

Of course these will allow to cosmetically restore those matching cells but also rewrap modern ones for a vintage look. Ask for environmental regulations of rewrapping NiMH to NiCd before ordering.

Pics shown prototype decals with off set white backing. Current ones have this issue fixed for a great new look. SCRC1700 are on the way too.

Feel free to PM for pricing and availability.

Re: Sanyo yellow heatshrink

Posted: Sun Jan 19, 2020 1:11 pm
by bluewormx
Like RC10TH said you have to get it from China.

Search on ebay for PVC heatshrink. :D

Re: Sanyo yellow heatshrink

Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2020 1:37 pm
by trf_414_m2
Coloured PVC tubing is not an issue at this date, because I got some big rolls from China (of course, :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ) some time ago when developing these decals.

The goal is to sell these kits now.

Thanks.

Re: Sanyo yellow heatshrink

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 7:24 am
by tamiya
China uses it for wrapping broomsticks ;) suffer less splinters when you're sweeping, also they use their prettified broomsticks to hang their laundry out to dry.

Re: Sanyo yellow heatshrink

Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2020 11:38 pm
by Toykid
I definitely need some of those vintage cell decals, great idea :)