Next up was the other mk1 975081 using a Bachmann BSK and an extra mk1 side for the extra windows.  This time a fair bit of cutting was required to rearrange the side and get the windows in the right place.  I started by following a drawing completely missing that it had 3 windows in the wrong place.  Thankfully this was caught before it dried and redone.  Both sides are now waiting for the solvent to fully cure before starting work filling two redundant windows.  The cab side windows were cut using spare DC Kits etches as a guide.

the inside was reinforced with additional plasticard

Moving on to the cab front, I found it rathe awkward working on the end of the mk1, so my plan is to use a spare DC Kits EPB cab which I have reprofiled to match the Bachmann mk1 end, added the lower  cut outs and shortened the centre window.   To this I have a modified Bachmann corridor connection and a Replica high intensity headlight to add.    The plan is to glue this to the sides/roof assembly which along with the interior will attach to the underframe / other end. 

I still need to work out how I will tackle the numerous lights on the end…