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12/02/2021 3:27 pm
I have a Daimler double six I would like to take apart so I can spray paint it but it seems welded together with no obvious seams. Anyone got any hints or tips as it would look good painted and glazed
12/02/2021 4:32 pm
From online searches, it seems you pry it apart and hope the super glue is not that tight, or paint in place like our friend John Q did here...
13/02/2021 7:40 am
I would go with Harv's suggestion. Unless you like the challenge Maz, and this would certainly keep out of mischief for a while.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
13/02/2021 11:34 am
I have been wondering the same thing ie: will the pewter cars come apart. I do not have any to inspect and have been hesitant in buying one without first finding out if it can be done.If they are glued together, perhaps letting them soak in a solvent for a couple of days might help to loosen up the glue.Depending on the type of glue used, a hot water soak might help if water soluble glue is used. In any event Maz, it's worth a try. Let us know your results.I'm sure that there are others on the forum that have been wondering the same thing.
13/02/2021 8:20 pm
I suggest paint in place, its not that complicated.