LU_fan Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 (edited) Well, I've got a scalpel with some replacement blades at home, so hopefully that should work. One thing I do need, however, is a steel ruler. But if that doesn't work, I'm sure I could borrow some scissors. Edited August 4, 2019 by LU_fan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 4, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2019 It's a very brittle plastic which loves to crack anywhere it gets stressed, you'll get there eventually with a scalpel, but as I previously posted, a razor saw is best. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LU_fan Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 First two coaches, along with two Lima Class 20's, have now been fitted. I gotta say, the 20's were surprisingly easy to fit, and the results very pleasing. The coaches required a bit more work and the glazing isn't 100% flush, but it's a huge improvement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub39h Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 hour ago, LU_fan said: First two coaches, along with two Lima Class 20's, have now been fitted. I gotta say, the 20's were surprisingly easy to fit, and the results very pleasing. The coaches required a bit more work and the glazing isn't 100% flush, but it's a huge improvement. Any photos please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LU_fan Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 15 hours ago, sub39h said: Any photos please? Why, sure. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISW Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 On 13/08/2019 at 18:46, LU_fan said: ... The coaches required a bit more work and the glazing isn't 100% flush, but it's a huge improvement. Based on your comment and the photos in the later posting, I'm guessing that you didn't do any 'enlarging' of the Lima window openings? I've always (well, 80% of the time ...) found this to be necessary to get the SE Finecast windows to sit flush with the outside of the body. Nonetheless, your results are a vast improvement on the standard Lima 'recessed' moulding. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LU_fan Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 Well, I did do a bit of filing in all the openings to make it easier to install the windows without having to force them in. But not any real enlargements as such, just a little "slope" on all four sides. I'm still very pleased with the results however, and I'm glad I purchased two spare kits for future use. Now I've just got to get the Close Coupling Units installed, but that's another matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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