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Offline Uwe  
#1 Posted : 07 February 2023 03:28:30(UTC)
Uwe

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Hello: What glue should I use to re-attach the plastic windows on a tinplate coach? Thanks in advance.
Offline Br502362  
#2 Posted : 07 February 2023 07:57:53(UTC)
Br502362

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Hi,

This should be safe to most materials. I have used it to glue transparent plastic parts and photo etched metal parts.

MIG Ultra Glue

Cheers
Åke
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Offline jerdenberg  
#3 Posted : 07 February 2023 09:15:07(UTC)
jerdenberg

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Another option: canopy glue Formula 560

Jeroen
Figomima division, UP; mostly figment of my imagination yet.
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Offline Uwe  
#4 Posted : 07 February 2023 19:55:55(UTC)
Uwe

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Kiitos and bedankt.
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Offline JohnjeanB  
#5 Posted : 07 February 2023 23:22:20(UTC)
JohnjeanB

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Hi
One glue I recommend is the 61121 temporary glue from NOCH.
It is safe to use on any support (can be removed without leaving traces - sort of rubber glue)
Excellent for instance to glue the engineers into the cabin of a loco.

I may be wrong of course but in the old Märklin tin-plate cars the windows (sort of Rhodoïd) were held in place by metal tabs (see in red frames)
This is a 1959 second class DB coach
Sans titre.png
Cheers
Jean
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Offline kimballthurlow  
#6 Posted : 07 February 2023 23:24:26(UTC)
kimballthurlow

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Originally Posted by: Uwe Go to Quoted Post
Hello: What glue should I use to re-attach the plastic windows on a tinplate coach? Thanks in advance.



I am not sure about the details you require (each window) or just ends of a long strip.
In any case, when dealing with older models I prefer to stay away from using glues because they can spoil an external finish.
It may be useful to discover Alternative means of fixing, such as an internal bent thin metal bulkhead with a tight enough fit to hold the windows.
A couple of bulkheads can be shaped like a U and need only be high/wide enough and/or positioned so they dont show.

Kimball
HO Scale - Märklin (ep II-III and VI, C Track, digital) - 2 rail HO (Queensland Australia, UK, USA) - 3 rail OO (English Hornby Dublo) - old clockwork O gauge - Live Steam 90mm (3.1/2 inch) gauge.
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Offline Donb  
#7 Posted : 08 February 2023 00:54:00(UTC)
Donb

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I have used this glue for re-attaching clear plastic windows etc to plastic and metal Coaches and locos.
It was recommended to me by a local hobby shop owner.
Works great, can be a bit 'stringy' though so go carefully.
IMG_20230207_154949558.jpg
Best Regards,
Don
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CS3, ( Commander is now retired) , C track and Z scale, mostly DB/DR and SBB, SJ
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Offline marklinist5999  
#8 Posted : 08 February 2023 13:55:49(UTC)
marklinist5999

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Maybe you can try just a very tiny drop on the corners of the glazing piece, or even one or two corners, allowing it to dry before refitting it. That miight make it fit tighter. Then no more glue needed? If you apply too much at first, use a toothpick to remove some. You can also use a small file or sanding disc by hand to remoce too much dry adhesive.
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Offline kimballthurlow  
#9 Posted : 09 February 2023 00:55:43(UTC)
kimballthurlow

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Location: Brisbane, Australia
Originally Posted by: Donb Go to Quoted Post
I have used this glue for re-attaching clear plastic windows etc to plastic and metal Coaches and locos.
It was recommended to me by a local hobby shop owner.
Works great, can be a bit 'stringy' though so go carefully.
IMG_20230207_154949558.jpg


Hello Don,

I agree.
IF you have to use a glue this is the perfect product, because it can to some degree be removed later.
It is hard to get in in Australia so I have collected 12 tubes of it.

Kimball
HO Scale - Märklin (ep II-III and VI, C Track, digital) - 2 rail HO (Queensland Australia, UK, USA) - 3 rail OO (English Hornby Dublo) - old clockwork O gauge - Live Steam 90mm (3.1/2 inch) gauge.
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