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Stripping B-mann Acela Trainset
« on: October 08, 2010, 10:10:37 PM »
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Has anybody tried to strip a Bachmann Acela Engine or Car or the HHP-8?  How about removing the decals?

I want to do one up as the Bombardier JetTrain which was a one off prototype based on the Acela, but using jet turbines inside of pantograpghs.
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Re: Stripping B-mann Acela Trainset
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2010, 10:44:49 PM »
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91% isopropyl alcohol should work.
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Re: Stripping B-mann Acela Trainset
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2010, 01:03:46 AM »
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I have bottles of the stuff, but curious as to how B-mann shell will react to it, and how stubborn the paint is.

I have to use 70% on the Metroliners so with these being newer, I am curious.
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Re: Stripping B-mann Acela Trainset
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2010, 02:42:18 PM »
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i stripped an older b-mann dd40 with 91% and the paint looked
like it peeled off in sheets. the shell was stained yellow but
was squeaky clean