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I am considering buying some American Models heavyweight passenger cars and would like to replace the original simulated window "glazing" (which have silhouettes imprinted on them) with a clear/translucent material. Two questions:

 

[1] Can the shell interior of these cars be accessed without undue risk of damage to them or to the frame during the operation?

 

[2] What would you recommend as a replacement material for the original glazing?

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First of all, the good news.  The silhouettes are printed on paper friction held between the "glass."

 

Now, the windows and roof are one piece clear plastic with the roof painted.  There are six tabs visible on the underside of the car that hold the roof/windows in place.  This is similar to the old method used by Rivarossi in HO.

 

And it doesn't come off easy.  Part of the problem is on the 4 end tabs, the slots are distorted from the knock out pins in the mold.  With a #11 blade in an Xacto knife, it's possible to "square off" these slots and make the assembly easier to remove.  You then need to get something stiff and thin placed between the tab lock and slot and slowly wiggle the roof off.  You may also have to trim the tab lock a little to move things along.

 

Rusty

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