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Wazza22 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 21, 2024 3:08 am Hey everyone,

I’m in the process of building a few 4 cell packs for some old 12th scale cars. I’m looking for the clear heatshrink, could someone advise the size for the individual cells£

Many thanks

R6cowboy wrote: ↑Sat Sep 21, 2024 5:33 pm I am as well. Where does everyone get the materials for making these packs (cells, red/yellow/clear shrink tubing, braid/bars)? MCI has the labels I see from previous posts.

TravelinTravis wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:49 am

RC10th wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 4:11 am Nice job on those batteries, I tried to buy Panasonic 1700 SCR's but they were discontinued. Are those genuine Panasonic cells?

These cells were sold as Sanyo 2500 SCR's. I must say it was fun breaking out the old pack building stuff. Like most people I threw away all my old packs and now wish I kept them.

Shrink wrap is easy but If only someone made cheap stickers.... still need to find some yellow 1700's..



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I think Panasonic bought the Sanyo battery biz a while back. But it seems there is still some old stock Sanyo floating around. The ones I got are "branded" Panasonic...but these days, who knows...probably made in China. There's some cool info on that here: https://www.master-instruments.com.au/category/sanyo-batteries-chargers/1458

Which glue did you use? I like how clear and even you laid it out on both sides. I was afraid of burning the wrap with the gun tip. I did a small amount to tack the cells in the middle, then laid it on thick on the backside...and my glue came out more white than clear, even though it was sold as clear. Your solder skills held up better than mine too....just enough solder for the joint and very clean! Makes me want to go back over and reclean the excess flux I laid down.....and excess solder for that matter Yours motivates me to do better on the next sets. What solder did you use? (60/40 @ .050dia. here)

Did you use the labels from Cesar Velayos Enriquez? His quality and price was great for mine.....he's based in Spain and I've seen someone do his 1700SCE kit...came out nice!

racerjam wrote: ↑Fri Feb 28, 2025 3:48 am

TravelinTravis wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:49 am

RC10th wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 4:11 am Nice job on those batteries, I tried to buy Panasonic 1700 SCR's but they were discontinued. Are those genuine Panasonic cells?

These cells were sold as Sanyo 2500 SCR's. I must say it was fun breaking out the old pack building stuff. Like most people I threw away all my old packs and now wish I kept them.

Shrink wrap is easy but If only someone made cheap stickers.... still need to find some yellow 1700's..



20240902_180354.jpg

I think Panasonic bought the Sanyo battery biz a while back. But it seems there is still some old stock Sanyo floating around. The ones I got are "branded" Panasonic...but these days, who knows...probably made in China. There's some cool info on that here: https://www.master-instruments.com.au/category/sanyo-batteries-chargers/1458

Which glue did you use? I like how clear and even you laid it out on both sides. I was afraid of burning the wrap with the gun tip. I did a small amount to tack the cells in the middle, then laid it on thick on the backside...and my glue came out more white than clear, even though it was sold as clear. Your solder skills held up better than mine too....just enough solder for the joint and very clean! Makes me want to go back over and reclean the excess flux I laid down.....and excess solder for that matter Yours motivates me to do better on the next sets. What solder did you use? (60/40 @ .050dia. here)

Did you use the labels from Cesar Velayos Enriquez? His quality and price was great for mine.....he's based in Spain and I've seen someone do his 1700SCE kit...came out nice!

Great timing too, I’ve got a trip to Spain with my wife and booked a tour through this guide https://gowithguide.com/spain. I’d love to purchase some of Cesar Velayos Enriquez’s re-wraps while I’m there, customized to match the OG red Sanyo cells. Do you know where his shop is located in Spain?