forest2807 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 A rather battered 4mm scale Bachmann Class 04 diesel shunter bodyshell has recently come into my possession, and the moulded handrails along the top edges of the bonnet are damaged/missing in places, as are the cab door handrails. Does anyone have an idea of the best size brass handrail knobs I should use to reinstate them? To the best of my knowledge handrail knobs are available in short, medium and long, but are there any other criteria I should be aware of, or has anyone made a similar improvement to their model using brass knobs and wire? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Hi Adrian - looking at pictures the cab handrail knobs look pretty short - the Gibson short ones would work I think. The rails on the top of the bonnet don't seem to have knobs, so probably better represented with just wire, bent to shape I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicktoix Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 For an 04 you need short for the cab and long for the bonnet where the handrail is in the separate parts. Photo of 04 at DVLR Nick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 Thanks chaps, that is hugely helpful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Interesting - the 04 is different to the 03 in this respect. Apologies. Always something to learn... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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