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Post by rtraincollector on Nov 12, 2024 23:40:04 GMT
516 hopper with stickers on the sides, how would one remove without hurting the paint.   You can see it has original stampings on the sides. Hard to see but there there. |
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Post by healey36 on Nov 12, 2024 23:50:49 GMT
Looks like there's some faint decals as well (I don't think the 516 had "stampings" from the factory). Not sure how best to remove, as prewar paint can be fragile. A little MicroSol might lift off the decals. Stickers can be tough. Peel off what you can, then try a little bit of Goo-Gone, maybe...be careful.
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Post by rtraincollector on Nov 13, 2024 1:24:19 GMT
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Post by healey36 on Nov 13, 2024 1:54:13 GMT
Hmmm, that’s interesting. I have two, and neither has stamped markings, just the plates, and I’m confident they’re not repainted. Have never seen this before, but then I’m not big into standard gauge. I stand corrected.
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Post by rtraincollector on Nov 13, 2024 2:13:30 GMT
My 2013 says solid red good 170 excellent 240
with rubber stamp data good 200 excellent 300
also light red with nickle trim good 200 excellent 325
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Post by healey36 on Nov 13, 2024 2:38:17 GMT
Okay, the two I have are the cheap version, lol.
Water and mild soap might be the best route for removing those stickers. I’ve marred some prewar paint on Flyer tin using Goo-Gone,so best to try something milder first.
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Post by mopac on Nov 13, 2024 2:50:16 GMT
The 516 with the stamped data only came in a coal train set. A 390 engine with 3 516 coal cars and a 517 caboose in the early 30s. That's why they are more expensive. Set # 393E
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Post by healey36 on Nov 13, 2024 3:06:38 GMT
Ha, now we’re getting somewhere. Never knew that either.
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Post by rtraincollector on Nov 13, 2024 4:08:00 GMT
The 516 with the stamped data only came in a coal train set. A 390 engine with 3 516 coal cars and a 517 caboose in the early 30s. That's why they are more expensive. Set # 393E Thanks for the info
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Post by Sir James on Nov 13, 2024 4:11:25 GMT
If they are stickers, try a hair dryer. decals would take a careful approach. Maybe WD40.
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Post by rtraincollector on Nov 13, 2024 9:41:53 GMT
If they are stickers, try a hair dryer. decals would take a careful approach. Maybe WD40. Your correct, they are stickers, not decals
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