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Title: windows in engine
Post by: ebblake on January 24, 2015, 05:34:15 PM
My engine windows keep popping out. Any idea how to glue them back?
Title: Re: windows in engine
Post by: Len on January 24, 2015, 07:35:05 PM
Either Testor's clear canopy cement, or Aleen's Clear Tacky Glue. Neither one will cause clear plastic to fog up or craze.

Len
Title: Re: windows in engine
Post by: ebblake on January 24, 2015, 08:14:14 PM
Len, thanks for your reply. I did not fully explain my situation in my first post...getting upset so I just blurted out without going into detail. I have modeling glue, my problem is getting to the windows.
Title: Re: windows in engine
Post by: Len on January 24, 2015, 11:23:58 PM
Which loco are you dealing with?

Len
Title: Re: windows in engine
Post by: dasBM2-6-0 on January 25, 2015, 05:18:27 AM
Quote from: ebblake on January 24, 2015, 08:14:14 PM
Len, thanks for your reply. I did not fully explain my situation in my first post...getting upset so I just blurted out without going into detail. I have modeling glue, my problem is getting to the windows.
Had this issue with my brand-new B&M RS3 loco....the left window panel popped out!!
I managed to get the window out of the cab.....then used Aleen's Tacky Glue -- along with micro-tweezers and a "needle-point" X-Acto blade-- to re-seat the window....
Took about 15 minutes.....and a fair bit of "colorful" language.....to get it right!!:)

May your freight ALWAYS roll smoothly...and ON TIME!!
Title: Re: windows in engine
Post by: Piyer on January 25, 2015, 02:47:09 PM
At the risk of stating the obvious... you get to the windows by removing the shell. Diesels are easier in that than steam, but 99% of model locomotives can be (relatively) easily disassembled for repairs and maintenance to the shell and mechanism. 
Title: Re: windows in engine
Post by: jbrock27 on January 25, 2015, 07:32:38 PM
Along the lines of Tacky glue, white glue like Elmer's, should also work.

PS-Bad form ezbake to post the same subject/problem in more than 1 locale.  One is enough.  Good luck with your repairs!