Hey everybody,
As I live near Boston, I always wanted the MBTA model but it was always out of budget. I decided, now that I am older, that I would try my hand at constructing a set. I boldly ventured out and bought a mostly unmarked Bachmann double decker train car, seen below.
http://web4.hobbylinc.com/gr/bac/bac13248.jpg
As those who have seen the MBTA trains can tell you, the red and blue stripe needs to go, so I started to dismantle the body so I can remove the shell/windows and strip the paint. I will then repaint the car for the set. However, after removing the trucks I am not sure where to proceed and was hoping someone could point some guidance. I am not sure how fragile the cars are, so I did not want to put elbow grease into it and risk breaking it. Has anyone had any luck in taking this car apart? I am thinking of adding in lights later too.
As I live near Boston, I always wanted the MBTA model but it was always out of budget. I decided, now that I am older, that I would try my hand at constructing a set. I boldly ventured out and bought a mostly unmarked Bachmann double decker train car, seen below.
http://web4.hobbylinc.com/gr/bac/bac13248.jpg
As those who have seen the MBTA trains can tell you, the red and blue stripe needs to go, so I started to dismantle the body so I can remove the shell/windows and strip the paint. I will then repaint the car for the set. However, after removing the trucks I am not sure where to proceed and was hoping someone could point some guidance. I am not sure how fragile the cars are, so I did not want to put elbow grease into it and risk breaking it. Has anyone had any luck in taking this car apart? I am thinking of adding in lights later too.