How do you open up a Hengstler?

[kev011]

I have these more modern 400 series Hengstler counters and I was planning to modify the one with the reset button / 6 digit for my blaster project.

 

I can easily remove the black shroud that has the pins sticking out but I can't seem to find a way to remove the greenish color cover from the front, nor slide the lens out. Before getting all strong arm on this I figured I'd write the experts here on some advice.

 

Anyone else have one of these that they opened up without shattering?

 

(Note: I realize this is not the famed Eagle logo version but it's still better than a hunk of resin in my opinion. I may purchase a resin version just to graph that logo to the shroud down the road if I'm feeling disgustingly accurate)

[usaeatt2]

I think you have more modern versions of the counter.

 

I don't know if this will help at all or what the differences are, but here's a link that shows vintage counter disassembly/reassembly:

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27374-howto-hengstler-counter-maintenance-and-adjustment/?p=346843

[kev011]

I think you have more modern versions of the counter.

 

I don't know if this will help at all or what the differences are, but here's a link that shows vintage counter disassembly/reassembly:

 

http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/topic/27374-howto-hengstler-counter-maintenance-and-adjustment/?p=346843

Yes, mine is a big H logo version. I was looking at this tread this morning. Mine has no screws on the outside of the counter area, so there must be a squeeze technique I haven't discovered. Thanks all the same.

 

Anyone else?

[I'm Batman[501st]]

No idea, but would it just snap on as it slides on, so therefore would need to be levered up and off?

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

remove the front black case by sliding it off.

on the rear grey case there will be a notch along one thin edge.

insert a flathead screwdriver and lift at the notch.

 

the rear case has a notch lip type of pressure fitting.

[kev011]

remove the front black case by sliding it off.

on the rear grey case there will be a notch along one thin edge.

insert a flathead screwdriver and lift at the notch.

 

the rear case has a notch lip type of pressure fitting.

That was the ticket. Two small tabs on either of the short sides popped it off. Thanks a bunch! I'll be assembling my E11 building thread here soon. I still want to get a smig further along and I'll post up where I'm at.

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

Troopers helping troopers!  photos?

 

I can provide brass plates with the proper eagle logos

Edited December 16, 2014 by TK Bondservnt 2392

[kev011]

Troopers helping troopers!  photos?

 

I can provide brass plates with the proper eagle logos

Tell me more! I'd be interested in the proper eagle logo.

[PGHtoolman]

now that you got the right answer, I wanted to post this for a couple of days

 

 

USE A HAMMER!!!

[TK bondservnt[501st]]

some time in late january. for the logo plates

[kev011]

some time in late january. for the logo plates

Awesome. I'll keep my eyes peeled.

 

For photos, I started a thread here: http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/index.php?/topic/29486-Chopped-up-Sterling-project-%3D-E-11-Blaster