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The 37 wasn't such a success, although I think it's down to the paint job more than anything. Be interesting to see how you get on with yours when you start it.

 

Its definitely a project for the summer as I have a Vi trains and Bachmann 37 to do before I can start with the Lima.

 

Nice to be back on here and see you're still about.

 

cheers,

Lukasz

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Based on your New year's resolution Matt, there should be plenty to look forwrad to :)

 

Well let's hope so, although I am terrible at putting things off so I wouldn't be surprised if some of those projects are still around this time next year!

 

Its definitely a project for the summer as I have a Vi trains and Bachmann 37 to do before I can start with the Lima.

 

Nice to be back on here and see you're still about.

 

cheers,

Lukasz

 

Well I'll forward to seeing your progress with all 3 of those then - no pressure or anything! :lol:

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Started work on this Lima Class 31 recently. Progress so far has involved removing and replacing moulded detail from the cab fronts and roof. I'm hoping to represent this photo of 31301 or this photo of 31327 [or maybe both as I have another Lima 31 stashed away - see how I get on first!]

 

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Now that is looking very good indeed!

 

I love how regular an appearance you have with the grab handles on the roof - looks superb! :)

 

Thank you James! Once again I've picked up several useful ideas from your excellent Class 31 thread. The grab handles are the result of a bit of trial and error. Had a lot of trouble getting the cab front handrails to fit correctly. Probably spent several hours getting them bent to the correct shape!

 

Extremely nice work so far, I'll be watching this one.

 

Thanks for your comment. Hopefully I'll get the other cab front finished soon and then I can start on the bufferbeams.

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A small update. The 31 now has a new roof grill courtesy of Extreme Etchings and both cab front have been completed. The buffer shown here is from Markits - I can't decide if it is suitable or not. Can anyone advise or suggest a suitable alternative if not?

 

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Hi Matto,

 

It's taking shape nicely. RE the buffers I'd go for replacement ones from Hornby. Either the class 31 or the class 50 types would suit (http://www.hornbyspa...l31-p-2234.html). They're sprung, look good are are pretty cheap for what they are. I'd also recommend the pack with the pipes and ETH fittings. HTH

 

Cheers

 

Tom

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Either the class 31 or the class 50 types would suit (http://www.hornbyspa...l31-p-2234.html).

 

The Class 50 buffers are excellent and what I used on my Class 31 - add Shawplan inspection covers and steps and they're spot on!

 

The Hornby Class 31 (and 56) buffers are rubbish though - they're ill proportioned in the shank and just look weedy to me. The housing detail is better but with the fifty buffers and EE etches the result is better. Best forgotten I'm afraid.

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I've made a little bit of progress with the Class 31. Thanks to Tom and James' suggestions, Hornby Class 50 buffers have been obtained and fitted along with some Shawplan backplates - comparing them to the Markits buffers I was going to use, I think the Hornby ones were the right choice so thanks again.

 

The headlights have also now been attached to the cab fronts.

 

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Josh, the 'rusting' on the vans was done using liquid mask applied with a piece of sponge...

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First post on this thread for the best part of five years!

 

Been working on this Parkside CCT Parcel Van. First time around I made a particularly dodgy job of attaching the solebars to the floor - leaving the axle boxes splayed out on one side. I decided to remove them and use some plastic card to space the solebars equally.

 

Hope you like my bling cutting mat!

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Resurrecting a very old thread. Just wanted to post some pictures of some 16 ton mineral wagons I've been working on.

 

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Both are Dapol unpainted RTR bodies and Parkside chassis.

 

Rusting, replating and patched paintwork based on photos from the Bartlett site.

 

Thanks for looking

 

Matt

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