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eja

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How do I fix this ?
« on: September 21, 2012, 05:50:13 PM »
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This car hit the deck, to state the obvious.... Any thoughts on how I can repair it?   




The roof walk I can handle, but I need some help on the bent end and broken railings.   My first thought was to bring a soldering iron near them to soften the plastic and then try to reshape it


All suggestions and comments appreciated.

Thanks,

eja
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2012, 05:59:39 PM »
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Leave it as is , surround it with RR workers , and a photographer as a scene adjacent to your car shop .
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2012, 06:02:04 PM »
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2012, 06:23:03 PM »
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Eja, Intermountain car right? Check with them for new parts.
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2012, 06:23:47 PM »
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Why the hell fix what is now looking far more prototypical than before.... paint some Quebecqois anti English slogans on it and maybe a gang symbol or two and it will be dang near perfect..... :D
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2012, 06:32:15 PM »
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I have a picture of one like that in the Edmonton yard from a derailment.  Seemed to still be in service.
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2012, 06:36:56 PM »
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If you want a clean, new car, your solution will probably work. But I gotta agree with everyone else, throw swome graf, rust and dirt onr it ande let it roll.
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2012, 06:45:45 PM »
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I "gots" one of dem......(ok, it's an Atlas PS2 and a CGW paint job but you get the idea...)



Let it ride !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2012, 06:52:27 PM »
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Quote from: wcfn100 on September 21, 2012, 06:02:04 PM


Jason

back to the future?!!!  Good One!!  :D
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2012, 07:01:13 PM »
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Soldering iron is a bit too hot (and the heat is too concentrated). You'll end up with a real mess!  I would suggest a hair dryer set on the highest heat setting. That will warm up all the bent parts at the same time so you can try to straighten them.   I never ran into this type of damage - I'm strictly theorizing.
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2012, 07:02:01 PM »
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Small needle nose pilars and a little bit of time.
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2012, 08:12:42 PM »
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Try soaking it in warm to hot water.
Must admit though, weather it and let it go.  ;)
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2012, 09:34:27 PM »
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I was going to say, yes. Leave it as is. I see far too many cars like that. Its proto!!!!
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2012, 10:34:47 PM »
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Quote from: Chris333 on September 21, 2012, 07:02:01 PM
Small needle nose pilars and a little bit of time.
This is where I'd be going,too.I'd probably use forceps.Bend a little at a time,glue what you can with a toothpick and crazy glue,straighten before glueing.I've never gotten anything but grief using heat,hairdryers are too tough to read temperature,soldering irons are far too hot and concentrated,water ain't hot enough.The actual window between solid/pliable on plastic is so narrow,unless you have a temp controlled oven,and ONLY put in what you're trying to straighten,it's gonna end in tears..It got bent without heat,bend it back the same way..
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Re: How do I fix this ?
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2012, 01:52:23 AM »
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Good suggestions all....

I would really like to restore this to a new car look, But

Weather it and run it is looking like a good option  ...

Static display is a great idea too, but I don't have the space to do it justice,

I was born in Montreal, Westmount actually,  (yes I have lived  in southern California most of my life) .. but it is, after all,  my "home and native land"  so I really don't want to bash the Province.

Oh yea,  ... call Intermountain... 


I am leaning towards  the hair dryer and small needle nose pliers approach , at least for a first attempt.

Thanks all...

Please keep the ideas coming .. this is not going to be fixed quickly, so please chime in any time you have an idea.  I will post pictures of the finish product eventually.


eja
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