I've done Rich's option #2 with great success. I've posted pics on the forums of these repairs. I've also acquired some of Rich's repaired HL's and you can't tell they were ever broken.

Russ, good luck with the repairs, and please post pics of both the repairs and your ore carrier models.

Stan M
New Jersey Lighthouse Lovers
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Harry Wishlist: Tinicum Rear Range, Miah Maull Shoal, Finns Point, Bergen Point, Cross Ledge, Old Ambrose Lightstation, Romer Shoal, Barnegat Lightship, Liberty Lightship.