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Removing faces off engines - leylandvictory2 - 06-09-2021

I wanted to put 3D molded faces on the rolling stocks that don't come with it.

The easiest way to accomplish my goal is o use faces from existing engines. For safety reason, it is not surprising that it is very hard to remove the face off thr engines.

I don't have time to examine every type of engine in my collection. So far I have identify one where a person can remove the face relatively easily.

Trackmastet revolution lexi

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All you need is a screw driver with the triangle head. Remove the gold cow catcher and face will come of easily.


RE: Removing faces off engines - TrainsRawesome - 06-09-2021

I never knew Lexi’s face was that easy to get off, great work! The only downside is that her face is curved at the top, and most of the rolling stock characters in the show have rectangular faces.


RE: Removing faces off engines - leylandvictory2 - 06-09-2021

Henrietta and another coach (coupled to the Italian Engine.  I can't remember the name at the moment) may work with Lexi face.


RE: Removing faces off engines - TrainsRawesome - 06-09-2021

Ah yes, I believe you are referring to Beppe


RE: Removing faces off engines - leylandvictory2 - 06-09-2021

yes, that's the name


RE: Removing faces off engines - Super - 06-10-2021

The ease of removing Lexi's face made it so easy to make my custom Old 21

Leyland, wasn't it you that also found that the Revolution wagon/trucks faces were also easy to remove?


RE: Removing faces off engines - leylandvictory2 - 06-11-2021

yes, it was I who discover the faces on TM2 troublesome can be removed easily.  
I thought you have to use some sort of tool to pull the Lexi face out.


RE: Removing faces off engines - leylandvictory2 - 06-15-2021

based on a youtube video, I can confirm Trackmaster 2 Winston's face is removeable.