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Harryv40		#1 Posted : 31 March 2019 10:49:55(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 07/08/2015(UTC) Posts: 243 Location: Wilshire		Hi Everyone I am returning to modelling after nearly two years of various issues, health etc and need some help. I have found that several of my Marklin boxes have the clear plastic window coming loose from the cardboard box, does anyone know the best way to repair them? I could use sticky tape etc but a cleaner finish would be best. If you could let me know that would be great! Many thanks Harry


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LongHairedDavid		#2 Posted : 31 March 2019 14:43:22(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/01/2019(UTC) Posts: 344 Location: England, Ipswich		Originally Posted by: Harryv40 Hi Everyone I am returning to modelling after nearly two years of various issues, health etc and need some help. I have found that several of my Marklin boxes have the clear plastic window coming loose from the cardboard box, does anyone know the best way to repair them? I could use sticky tape etc but a cleaner finish would be best. If you could let me know that would be great! Many thanks Harry I use UHU for sticking clear material into HO house windows (Faller - Auhagen kits).
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Harryv40		#3 Posted : 31 March 2019 22:43:35(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 07/08/2015(UTC) Posts: 243 Location: Wilshire		Hi, I worry the glue will spread everywhere, but I will give it a try. Many thanks Harry


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mike c		#4 Posted : 01 April 2019 00:01:30(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 28/11/2007(UTC) Posts: 7,892 Location: Montreal, QC		The original boxes had the plastic foil glued in place by some glue which was applied to the box or window foil in a thin strip which did not ooze past the edge of the plastic. I have seen some old boxes with magic scotch tape (does not yellow like classic tape), but it does detract from the collector value. I guess some kind of glue would be the best way. Regards Mike C

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scraigen		#5 Posted : 01 April 2019 10:55:22(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 29/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 299 Location: Sheffield,		I would use the ‘scotch magic tape’ mentioned above, I think it’ll look neater.
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dickinsonj		#6 Posted : 08 April 2019 01:21:53(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 05/12/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,683 Location: Crozet, Virginia		Originally Posted by: scraigen I would use the ‘scotch magic tape’ mentioned above, I think it’ll look neater. That is what I have done with mine. It looks OK and keeps the boxes more or less original, while still letting you use them.
		Regards, Jim I have almost all Märklin and mostly HO, although I do have a small number of Z gauge trains! So many trains and so little time.

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