RMweb Premium MJI Posted October 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 15, 2021 I only really need another couple of Metro Cam DMUs to complete what I need compared to want. So looking at them and it looks difficult. Triang cheap but too short, too much work. DC Kits - can't find anymore Lima - really holding prices for something which would get painted, also still needs work, also very few for sale. Bachmann - only one vehicle done of use, except for one 101 set I need of zero, also looks odd. Even if not odd would require 5 packs to do 2 sets. Scratch build, may be only option, how accurate are Triang cabs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I have a DC kits 101 lying around that is unlikely to get built. I'll have to search for it. Haven't seen it for a quite while. If I can find it, I'm open to offers. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted October 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 15, 2021 Best option is the Hornby re release of the Lima 101. Followed by the Lima one itself . Bachmann never produced a three car one so that’s probably the best bet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted October 15, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 15, 2021 I already have one DC 3 car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tomlinson Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 DC kits ones seem to come up on ebay quite regularly. That said, probably won't once you start looking! John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted October 16, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2021 Watching a Hornby ex Lima at a decent price!!!! DC Kits search is now horrific due to category breaking 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted October 16, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2021 At this rate I will have 14 x 3 car DMUs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waveydavey Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I'm going for Lima/Hornby Met Cams as the overall shape is right and three bodystyles are available. The main issue with the Lima moulding is the cab front screens and destination box are the wrong size. Shawplan now do an etch for these based on measurements I took at Grosmont a few years back. The underframe details are mainly correct on the power cars so all is needed is to remove the infill between the bits that should be there and boxing in the remnants with plastikard. The unpowered underframe is nearly there but the dodgy bits can easily be replaced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted October 18, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 18, 2021 Lima 101s seem to be going for silly prices on eBay at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted October 18, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2021 3 hours ago, JohnR said: Lima 101s seem to be going for silly prices on eBay at the moment. I thought the Bachmann one looked wrong plus not WR suitable. No DMCL, no TCL, no TBSL. pity I was broke when Lima were current Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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