bluemoon-jon Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 hello all! Just ordered this kit from howes so i can represent a unit that my dad saw in his 'trainspotting days'. We have both a Lima class 117 and a Hornby class 121 in which we can convert (whichone is easiest?). I was just wondering if anyone had any advice for me, and i was wondering if it was a hard conversion or not??? If anyone has any pictures of the component parts that would be great as well !!! Also, where can i get any transfers numbers from (W55.......) cheers for taking your time to read this, Jono Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd go for the 121 - it'll save work due to having two cabs and the result will be much more consistent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Oh, and get yourself a copy of MRJ 93, there's an excellent article by Tim Shackleton on making a Class 122 from Lima bits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted August 1, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd agree with using the 121 as a basis over the 117 - less work and should also run a bit better too. There was an article in BRM - September 2009, covering the conversion which may be of use. Transfers are available from number of sources; depending on what livery you are going for something like these might do the job. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoon-jon Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 thanks very much guys. i think i'll go with the class 121, i havent done a re-paint before either, so i was thinking of primer, then spray with railmatch aerosol 'rail blue' then hand paint the ends with enamel yellow? thanks again for the help, cant wait to get started... Also, is the etched brass front hard to get into the right shape? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted August 1, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 1, 2011 Key advantage of using the 121 is that you won't need the brass end - most of the work is on the cab roof domes. When it comes to spraying - primer, possibly a white undercoat on the ends, yellow, then blue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 12, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 12, 2011 When it comes to spraying - primer, possibly a white undercoat on the ends, yellow, then blue. No, no, no Mark - how many times have I told you "Just say no to Corporate Blue". Surely the only livery is green - i'll even bend to some yellow on the ends. Joking aside I'd be interested in seeing what's in the conversion kit too. A 122 would go nicely on the pre-closure NCR with my 121. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted August 12, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 12, 2011 No, no, no Mark - how many times have I told you "Just say no to Corporate Blue". Surely the only livery is green - i'll even bend to some yellow on the ends. Joking aside I'd be interested in seeing what's in the conversion kit too. A 122 would go nicely on the pre-closure NCR with my 121. Nah, it's gotta be blue, although could possibly settle for blue, small yellow ends & white cab roof Might have one you can borrow, just as soon as you come over to the dark side of EM & DCC Anyway - enough of the banter; Jono how is your conversion coming along, any photos? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted August 13, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 13, 2011 What livery is the railcar carrying now? The reason I ask is that the previous livery may show through the top coat... lining etc... and you didn't mention it being a stripped body. Of course you don't need to strip the body (sometimes it can be more trouble than it's worth) but you might have to rub down numbers etc. Good luck and keep us informed ... remind me that I must get round to finishing my engine detailing job that I'm doing on mine. CHARLIE * DC kits Charlie that is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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