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rogergperkins

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How to remove roof - Athearn Overland Passenger cars
« on: November 20, 2011, 07:39:50 AM »
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I ordered a single coach which I hope to repaint.  Now I am puzzled about removing the roof assembly and window glazing.
I am hesistant to pry the roof off.
Thanks.
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Re: How to remove roof - Athearn Overland Passenger cars
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2011, 09:29:36 AM »
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The first run under the Athearn name had the roof glued on, making removal very difficult to remove.  You could check the N-scale Varnish archives by searching "Athearn Overland"... there may be some ideas that will help you.  A number of modelers complained and they decided to listen.  Unfortunately a number of these glued models remain on the shelves.

The message archive is public, you won't have to join to read the messages...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/N-scaleVarnish/
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Re: How to remove roof - Athearn Overland Passenger cars
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2011, 01:04:33 PM »
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Here are a links talking about this.  As mentioned, the roofs can be pried off without damaging the rest of the shell, if one is careful...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/N-scaleVarnish/message/563

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Re: How to remove roof - Athearn Overland Passenger cars
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2011, 08:03:53 PM »
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Roger,
 Does it have McHenry couplers? If so, it pretty much has to be the most recent release.
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