Hi Wayne

Would in not be easier to make a new side from scratch than to try and strip the parkside one? Its only a rectangle of plasticard surely? Perhaps starting with just a chassis from parkside.

Cheers

Jim

Hi Wayne

 

Would in not be easier to make a new side from scratch than to try and strip the parkside one? Its only a rectangle of plasticard surely? Perhaps starting with just a chassis from parkside.

 

Cheers

 

Jim

Hi Jim,

You're probably right, however there is a method to my madness in using the Grampus body. The new reinforcememnt follows the pattern of the original Grampus albeit slighty heavier and I didnt fancy trying to figure out the locations from scratch, not having any dimensions or drawings.

Also I've had some problems with scratchbuilt thin sides warping, this is one reason for my Zander project being slow going. The parkside plastic seemed to be slightly stronger so I opted for stripping the Grampus body. Also I would still require the lower parts for a scratchbuilt effort, so for me it seemed easier to just use this spare kit... It wasn't doing anything else anyway.

Cheers,

Hello,

Nearly there with this one now, It'll soon need a trip to the paintshop...

I'll post an update when it is finished.

Cheers