When in the process of picking up a new L Trackmobile, it was a natural for your hand to grab the widest, largest part on the body, because of all the detail on the unit. Unfortunately, the little pressure of grabbing the unit made the side window pop out, (actually pop in). No way to re-position it without taking off the body, which was easy. In that process, the other body window popped out! I had to use super glue(metal body with plastic windows) to reattach the windows. Very tiny things, easy to put back with the glue, but unfortunately, I got a smudge print on one of the windows. My only consolation is that maybe in real life these things get dirty or maybe I'll have a frosted effect in the cab. Nice unit all around, and amazing how all electronics are packed in there.
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This happened to me as well. I put a warning on one of the recent Trackmobile threads. It is very easy to want to pick the unit up by the roof.
Super Glue fumes can glaze the windows. A good choice is Canopy glue.
Enjoy your Trackmobile...they are a blast. I'm tempted to get another, with the recent low prices from a few vendors.
I also had to fix the windows after picking it up, first day I had it! I try to remember not to do that again.
Thanks for the post. I don't have one yet but most people seem happy with theirs so I'll be careful with it when I get one.
They are great fun, Chris, I thought you were getting into only tinplate? Can't help yourself, can you.
My PRR version just arrived this morning. One window was already out when I opened the box. Think I'll just leave it out.
They are great fun, Chris, I thought you were getting into only tinplate? Can't help yourself, can you.
Not 100% Dave but... Every time I try to get out they pull me back in!
Whenever I pick up motive power or rolling stock, I always try to do so from underneath the frame when possible. That way, all the weight/pressure is on that hand and the other hand can be used, if necessary, just to steady the item. That helps to avoid damage to any delicate details, etc.
My Army Trackmobile arrived a couple of days ago. No damage or loose parts. A very cool little unit!
Just received mine. It has a loose window also. How difficult is it to remove the shell and fix this. What is best glue to use to keep window in place?
Canopy glue is a good choice, and it won't fog the plastic.