I’m having the hardest time replacing the motor on the Conscendo. The motor and mount are from Horizon Hobby

The motor drum partially obscures the screw head. HH confirmed that the mount uses M3 screws and I’m trying to use M3 8mm hex as the thin Allen key clears the motor body better than a regular screwdriver.

I’m not able to get the screws seated. Do you have any tips on how to get this in?

I always wanted a Luger as a kid, and finally acquired two from the collection of noted Luger expert Ralph Shattuck in 1999. Some of you may have also been lucky enough to visit his home vault with 1000's of Lugers. I wanted collector quality pieces, and he recommended these two. Both all matching, including the magazines. Per Ralph, the Swiss one came from a Swiss estate and was likely never fired after it left the factory. I've never fired it either. Here's a small write up with the help of AI.

The "Transition Grail" – 1934 DWM Swiss Commercial

Headline: Rare 1934 DWM-Swiss "v" Series Commercial – #563v – Unfired – Shattuck Provenance – All Matching Inc. Mag.

Description: Exceptionally rare 1934 DWM/Mauser-Swiss Transition Commercial in 7.65mm (.30 Luger). This specimen is serial 563 v, placing it at the very beginning of the "v" suffix commercial run.

Historical Significance & Rarity: This pistol represents the fascinating "crossover" period following the 1930 transfer of Luger production from BKIW (DWM) in Berlin to the Mauser factory in Oberndorf. While Mauser technically manufactured these, the Swiss market’s preference for DWM quality led to a small batch of "v" series pistols being built using leftover DWM-pattern tooling and high-polish finishing techniques.

With an estimated production of only 700 to 1,000 units featuring the DWM scroll toggle before the transition to the Mauser Banner, this is one of the rarest commercial variants of the 1930s.

Provenance & Condition: Acquired in 1999 from the renowned Ralph Shattuck (World of Lugers). Per Shattuck’s research at the time of sale, this was an Estate Find and remains in unfired condition since leaving the factory. It has been a "safe queen" in a climate-controlled environment for the last 27 years.

• Markings: Crisp DWM scroll on the toggle; Swiss Cross in Sunburst on the chamber.
• Serial: 563 v (All matching, including the original nickel-plated magazine with brown "ears").
• Finish: Factory-original high-mirror blueing with 99%+ coverage. Vibrant straw colors on the trigger, safety, and takedown lever. Features high-grade, deep-checkered walnut grips. This was the "Old World" luxury standard of the original DWM patterns. These grips are hand-fitted and cover the entirety of the wooden surface with fine checkering, signifying a premium commercial build intended for export. By contrast, the Swiss factory at Bern (W+F) simplified their design in 1929 to save on production costs. They switched to black or reddish-brown Bakelite (plastic) grips. Even when they used wood, those later grips typically had a smooth, uncheckered border around the edges.
• Configuration: 4.75" barrel, curved front strap, and deep-checkered walnut grips (distinguishing it from the later, simplified Bern 1929 model).

An museum-grade example of the final "Luxury" DWM-pattern Lugers.

The 1917 Imperial Navy – A WWI Survivor

Headline: 1917 DWM Imperial Navy (P.04) – All Matching Inc. Mag – Shattuck Provenance

Description: 1917 Imperial German Navy (Pistole 1904) manufactured by DWM. This 9mm specimen is a remarkable survivor of the Great War, having escaped both the harsh maritime environment and the subsequent "inter-war reworks" common to Navy Lugers.

Technical Details:

• Barrel: Correct 6-inch Navy length with excellent bore.
• Sights: Correct two-position (100/200m) rear toggle-mounted sight.
• Markings: "1917" chamber date; multiple Crown over "M" (Marinen) Imperial Navy proofs.
• Completeness: 100% all-matching, including the original concentric-ring wood base magazine.

Provenance & Condition: Purchased from the Ralph Shattuck collection in 1999. It exhibits the exceptional level of "investment grade" preservation that Shattuck was famous for sourcing.

The blueing remains deep and consistent, with minimal high-edge wear. The strawed small parts (trigger, ejector, and safety) retain significant original color, which is increasingly rare for a 109-year-old military sidearm.