Bachmann 64xx converted to 74xx.

[terry.ecmr]

I converted a Bachmann 64xx to a 74xx.

Gave it to Harry Pollard to weather. Then he bought it off me!!

[Penrhos1920]

Remind me please. What were the differences between the 74xx and 64xx as made by Bachmann? Thanks

[Weaselfish]

I converted a Bachmann 64xx to a 74xx.

Gave it to Harry Pollard to weather. Then he bought it off me!!

That's a lovely job.What did you do and how did you do it please? I've seen your 94xx, 97xx condensing pannier and twin car GWR unit adaptations and they've all been impressive.

[TheSignalEngineer]

Remind me please. What were the differences between the 74xx and 64xx as made by Bachmann? Thanks

Some discussion here

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/130355-gwr-74xx-pannier-tank-from-64xx-whats-different/?hl=74xx

[terry.ecmr]

That's a lovely job.What did you do and how did you do it please? I've seen your 94xx, 97xx condensing pannier and twin car GWR unit adaptations and they've all been impressive.

Many thanks for the kind words.

 

The conversion involved.....

1) Removing the cab roof overhang front and back, smoothing flat and then adding rivet detail using Archers Rivet Transfers.

2) Alteration to where the bunker meets the rear of the cab. The 64xx has a curve but the 74xx has a 90 degree join. I cut away the surplus bunker with a scalpel and removed the existing bunker rim. Then, using thin styrene, create a new bunker lip.

3) Remove the auto gear from under the bunker.

That's about it.

 

Terry