Ydna Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Hi, As if I haven't got enough on my exhibition layout plate already, I'm looking into building a 4mm scale redundant Class 13 to sit in the siding. Basically I need two 08s, one with its cab chopped off (though I know it's not quite that simple). My layout is set in the late 80s - mid 90s, and is imagined to be somewhere near Doncaster. 13003 (the last of the three built) was scrapped at the BREL Doncaster Works in September 1986 (so it fits into my scene quite comfortably). So, if anyone has built / attempted one before or has any useful info that the internet doesn't I'd very much appreciate it. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_S Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Gareth Bayer has done one and wrote it up in Rail Express number 93 http://www.scalefour.org/portfolio/bayer.html HTH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 There's also a conversion kit now out by RT Models http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/32375-rt-models/page__st__125 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madcaravanner Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Well everyone beat me to it Seen it done heard about the kits but maybe if you've got good enough pictures you won't need a kit Conversion LOOKS simple in fact I'm thinking of doing one but without motors or coupling rods to have in a freight consist as they were serviced at Donnie or Derby so could be found in trains being moved Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mirreles31 Posted March 16, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 16, 2012 Put D4500 into RMweb search, there are two threads on class 13s, Andy Siddall's 7mm kit build & my 4mm Hornby 08 conversion. Cheers Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Brian (Mozzer) also did a thread on building one - probably the first on RMWeb - I think it was on the old RMWeb There is also one built in n around the forum somewhere all come up with a search But don't let that stop you doing another one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Did one a couple of years ago for my old Swandham Lane Layout, using 2 x Bachmann 08's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasslands Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I am converting one using x2 Bachmann locos. The article in rail express (mentioned in post 3) is useful, if you can get your hands on it. My next step is the construction of the slave cab, but have been saved the trouble by RT Models. You do have to be careful which 08s you use as door hinges and frame boxes will mess up the chances of making a prototypical example. Cheers Tom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Brian (Mozzer) also did a thread on building one - probably the first on RMWeb - I think it was on the old RMWeb There is also one built in n around the forum somewhere all come up with a search But don't let that stop you doing another one. that was back in 2007 august /september but the photos werte on Fotopic so gone I used 2 Hornby 08 heres a pic of it finishrd 4mm BR Class 13 Shunter Converted from 2x Hornby class 08 Shunter by Mozzer models, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ydna Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 Put D4500 into RMweb search, there are two threads on class 13s, Andy Siddall's 7mm kit build & my 4mm Hornby 08 conversion. Cheers Phil. Thanks for your comment Phil. The 7mm project thread has been most useful. I might just be able to do the conversion using plasticard. Thanks, Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ydna Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 that was back in 2007 august /september but the photos werte on Fotopic so gone I used 2 Hornby 08 heres a pic of it finishrd 4mm BR Class 13 Shunter Converted from 2x Hornby class 08 Shunter by Mozzer models, on Flickr Thanks for uploading the pictures. I think I'm going to be using two second-hand Lima Class 08s rather than the Hornby ones. Cheers, Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozzer models Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Thanks for uploading the pictures. I think I'm going to be using two second-hand Lima Class 08s rather than the Hornby ones. Cheers, Andy. with this one i removed the cab from the slave & built the new bits from plastcard But now i would use the RT Models kit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium mirreles31 Posted March 17, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 17, 2012 Thanks for your comment Phil. The 7mm project thread has been most useful. I might just be able to do the conversion using plasticard. Thanks, Andy. Hi Andy, glad to help and good luck with the project. Cheers Phil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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