Broken RhB coach bogie
- Thread starter HobbitFertang
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is there any chance of finding a replacement bogie or am I looking at a repair botch?? (see photo). What kind of glue suits LBG plastic???
Luran plastic is difficult to glue, but you should still be able to get a spare bogie.
Try P&S Models or Chalk Garden Rail first....
Try P&S Models or Chalk Garden Rail first....
I’ve had quite a bit of success with a splint and plastic melting. Use metal pins about 15mm long 2mm diameter to make a locating position. Then, OUTSIDE and don’t breathe the fumes,, use an old soldering iron to melt the plastic around the joint(S). With some care, a repair done this way can be quite neat and strong.
The splints can either be like large staples fitting into pre drilled holes, or as a straight section fitting into holes drilled in each section.
Practice with some scrap plastic first!
Malcolm
The splints can either be like large staples fitting into pre drilled holes, or as a straight section fitting into holes drilled in each section.
Practice with some scrap plastic first!
Malcolm
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I would be tempted to use a splint as Malcolme suggests (some brass tube or old 00 scale rail would work well) , UV Glue will be your friend here after a little sanding of the plastic to help with more grip,