Hello!

I am just getting back into the hobby. I purchased this model new in box but it is clearly many years old. All the plastic was still on it and the steam liquid was still unopened as well. However, when I started to run it the glue that held the piston rod on came off then it jammed and its been a pain ever since. I ordered glue for it to reinstall it and then place the rod onto the rail and lubricant to soften it up.

For perspective. I only bought this because I had the same model as a child and this model is sentimental to me. Part of the hobby is learning repair and I look forward to this project.

The question. Is this common for this model to be a pain as my old one as a child had the same issues with jamming and just stopping. This is the only model Ive had that has had such problems with the coupling rods...

Thank you!