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That's coming along nicely and great details.
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Fine looking model, Mike. Definitely worth every effort you put into it.
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Looks good!Follow along as my dog and I travel the country in our van.
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Howdy folks,
The caboose work is moving along slowly. I ran out of the 6" square NBW's for the ends and just received a fresh supply from Tichy. They are in the paint booth drying. I thought the roof was completed after I painted the roof walks, but the edges of the roof covering (masking tape) started coming up along the edges. I did not wrap it around the edges but cut it off even with the edges. Larry suggested using a hair dryer on them and I'll try that this afternoon.
Here are a few photos of the problems. Those up-close photos show all the blemishes.
Almost finished and I sure hope the roof repair goes well.
Have fun,
mikeComment
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Mike, sorry that happened and hope it's an easy fix.Follow along as my dog and I travel the country in our van.
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Oh heck Mike.... CA a toothpick tip & spread it or
you can always re-roof it.
Is it the blue masking tape? I find it doesn't stick like it once did.PhilipComment
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Howdy folks,
I used the old style masking tape and it was quite old. I looked good when I first applied and painted it.
The repair worked: first I tried the hair dryer and I thought it was going to work fine. After lunch I discovered it did not universally restick the roof, so...I used a toothpick to lift the edges and used a small bottle to apply good ole' canopy glue. That worked.
Have fun,
mikeComment
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Larry, Philip, and Rick, thanks for your encouragement and suggestions. ~mikeComment
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Mike so glad you were able to get the roof repaired ok. Sorry the hair dryer didn't work out so well.
Now you can go ahead and put the finishing touches on that fine looking model.Owner, General Manager, and all around "chief cook and bottle washer" of the Caz Coal-and-Wood RailroadComment
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Mike, good news on the repair.Follow along as my dog and I travel the country in our van.
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Great save Mike. Looks as good as new. Your ready for a new model to build!Jerry
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Mike,
Ditto to the other comments, great save on the roof.
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