Trainsrgr8 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi all, Been quiet for a while on the forum and indeed with modelling due to completing my first year of uni. Now i'm home for the summer I've started a project that has been sitting in a box for a few years now. I am trying to modernise and detail my old Hornby 92 so that it looks ok stood next too some of my other models. Have been spending the last few weeks looking through the work of James Makin of Wells Green TMD fame aswell as an excellent article in an old issue of Model Rail. Thought I would create the topic to share my own thoughts, ideas and progress and see what others think and possibly ask for advice if necesary as this is my first project of this kind. So the other week I drew together a shopping list and set about buying the basics. I am using a Hornby class 50 motor and mechanism which I picked up off a well known auction site for a bargain to remotor the loco. Etched Windsreen wipers, nameplates aswell as the characteristic "tunnel portals". The loco I am modelling is 92037. First job was to get rid of the moulded handrails with a scalpel.Then I went round fitting new wire hanrails made from 0.4mm silver wire. The picture below shows the first door with new rails test fit. I have since done the whole loco. I wanted to hold off the rest of the detailing work untill I had got the hardest part of th project out of the way (for me anyway). So here is where I am up to now; The class 50 chassis as it came: The first bogie made up with the class 50's mechanism inside the Hornby 92 moulding: It's all going well so far, I hope it stays that way. Any comments or anything please shout! Danny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JDW Posted July 9, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2012 Now this might be a daft question, and you've probably thought of it already, but you did check that that 50 chassis will fit under the pantograph well on the 92 roof, didn't you?! It looks pretty tall, judging from the height of the fan and cab bulkheads, it looks like it could be pretty tight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainsrgr8 Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Hi, The plan is to use the current class 92 chassis with a bit of work and transplant the motor onto that. Did a quick test fit before and it seemed to line up ok so time will tell if what I plan to do will work I guess... Sorry I probably didnt explain myself that well. On another note, does anyone know something I could use to add extra weight to the loco? I've heard of a product called "Liquid Lead"? Danny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordhinton Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 liquid lead is good to use! just if your using the original chassis (not sure about Hornby) but limas was plastic? ifso make sure it doesnt sag after a while! thanks dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Harvey Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I know of several people who have fitted the class 60 chassis directly in the 92 body and changed the bogie sides of course and the 92 chassis frames to fit around the 92 lower chassis without any problems atal. Pete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordhinton Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 92 frames around the 60 lower chassis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hi- The liquid lead shouldnt sag the chassis at all, Lima use quite strong plastic for thier chassis' you could re-inforce the floor using strips of evergreen plastic which is sometimes what ive done with conversions like this. If you do go that route, use all purpose adhesive as PVA will dry up after a while ... if you also remove the PCB and hardwire everything thatll save bit of height as well NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordhinton Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 i was just advising as my lima deltic sagged a while back thanks dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainsrgr8 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 I have seen it done before using weight in the middle of the existing 92 chassis, hence why I chose to go down this route myself. After many deffierent cheap/home made attempts of adding weight to the loco I have decided to just bite the bullet and have just ordered some "Liquid Gravity". Should be here in the next couple of days and I can crack on. Both bogies now done, wired it up temporarily before and just gave it a run on DC to check everything worked.. very jerky but I have put this down to lack of traction due to lack of weight... will do more tests when this problem has been resolved. Many learning curves for my first project of this sort! Danny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40-something Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 HI Danny I'll be watching this project. Just a though though, if your using the 50 chassis block you shouldn't need any extra weight as its a fairly hefty weight as it is. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainsrgr8 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Cheers Joe, I am not using the 50 chassis block, decided to stick with the 92 chassis and bodge, I mean modify that. I have just added the liquid gravity this morning, waiting for the glue to set and then I can finish the motor housing. Danny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainsrgr8 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 After an afternoon's work I am pleased to say the motor is now fully working and the loco is running smoothly at slow speeds thanks to the added weight! Next job is DCC and I need to get my hands on an express models lighting kit!! Danny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40-something Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Looking good Danny, keep up the good work. Glad its running okay too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I've used this method on a couple of 56s and a 60, before Hornby issued their upgraded models; you shouldn't need to buy complete chassis as East Kent Models (and others) do the bogies and motors seperately. It makes a heck of a difference to running and haulage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainsrgr8 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Share Posted August 5, 2012 Apologies to anyone who may be following this for my slow progress... As a student, I'm just awaiting enough funds to allow me to get the lighting kit and few remaining detailing parts I want without feeling guilty! Will hopefully be back in the saddle with this in the next week or so. For now it's back to scratchbuilding a portacabin... Danny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainsrgr8 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Bit more progress now I've had some time away from work... I have fitted DCC to the loco aswell as an express models lighting kit which just needs connecting up to the chip. I have also started a bit of work on the front ends. More soon hopefully. Danny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash39 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 How was the express models lighting kit to fit? Pretty straightforward? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainsrgr8 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Pretty simple yeah, The instructions are comprehensive yet easy to understand even for a novice like me! Would certainly recomend. Danny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainsrgr8 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Just a quick note to say this project has been moved to the back burner... mainly due to the fact I move out tomorrow. Will have progress eventually I am sure. Thanks to everyone for the help and support you have given me so far! Danny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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