RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2015 I have an old Dock shunter which has a broken motor unit, so I want to cut the body to make an 0n-16.5 body, to fit on another working motor unit. Is this sacrilege ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londontram Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Its your body my friend, there's still lots on Ebay so its not like there super rare. I cut up lots of Triang/Hornby clerestory coaches from the same period and have no qualms. Go ahead and enjoy your modeling. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter220950 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Given that there are 20 or 30 on eBay at prices between 99p and £50.00 I wouldn't think you're destroying a unique classic, the ones that do sell go for between £10 and £15, which gives an idea of their rarity, (not very). it's yours I should do whatever you want with it, at least it will give some enjoyment, leave the guilt to others! Don't forget to show us the results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 It's your body ..... ...flaunt it. Sure, what's the worst that could happen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2015 eBay is full of items which, if I were very rich, I would like to buy - so I could stand on them. If Stubby can make any sort of silk purse out of such a sow's ear he has my admiration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiDAS Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Worried about cutting up loco's??? have a look here http://www.motleyjunction.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Stubby In my view its only worth keeping / money if its mint and with its box. Then its still debatable as to its desirability/worth. On the other hand I think its much better to make use out of something that perhaps has served its useful purpose in its original condition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Worried about cutting up loco's??? have a look here http://www.motleyjunction.co.uk/ A bit different !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Ava_Hay Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 The Dock Shunter was and is the epitome of what we had to put up with when it was new. Noise, sparks, smoke, heat, massive plastic which combined thickness with a sort of translucence, unknown origins, garish and non prototypical colours......did I mention the noise? For every one on E Bay there will be thrre more silently rusting and gathering dust up in lofts across the nation and wonderous kids seeing late Grandpa's collection of model railways as the loft is cleared and after a few faltering and noisy circuits of long gone track, consigned to yet another loft until........ Cut file and drill with impunity. Like buses there will be another one along in a minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Traxson Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 This was just a quickie, new styrene sheet cab and wider footplate using 'H' section Evergreen strip url=https://flic.kr/p/e5U6Ze][/url]Modifed to provide an 0-16.5 shunting diesel by Phil Traxson, on Flickr Still noisy and sparks, but with modified wheels (eventually) it will be put to its original use on my 0-16.5 dockside! If you click on the "modified to provide etc." part of the url it will take you to my flickr site and under Albums is one on Port Wynnstay Quay Diesels with a few cheap and cheerful Styrene bodies on propriety chassis. Phil T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted July 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2015 This was just a quickie, new styrene sheet cab and wider footplate using 'H' section Evergreen strip I think that counts as a silk purse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 I think that counts as a silk purse. Frankly, anything created out of the original would be a silk purse.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG John Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Shame I haven't still got mine. I need an O-16.5 loco urgently! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 1, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2015 Right. So no-one minds..... Ok, out with the dremmell !! I'd like to think I could make something reasonable from this - Phil T's example is sort of what I'm aiming for... We shall see... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRat Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 This was just a quickie, new styrene sheet cab and wider footplate using 'H' section Evergreen strip url=]https://flic.kr/p/e5U6Ze][/url]Modifed to provide an 0-16.5 shunting diesel by Phil Traxson, on Flickr Still noisy and sparks, but with modified wheels (eventually) it will be put to its original use on my 0-16.5 dockside! If you click on the "modified to provide etc." part of the url it will take you to my flickr site and under Albums is one on Port Wynnstay Quay Diesels with a few cheap and cheerful Styrene bodies on propriety chassis. Phil T. Needs a nameplate......The Hound ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium petethemole Posted July 1, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 1, 2015 It reminds me of the cartoon dog created by Tex Avery, so Droopy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevex52 Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 As said no rarity, so enjoy creating something new. From my own view as a child this was an exciting model. The headlight in the dark, the sparks as mentioned. Today`s children would not be allowed to play with a sparking object. I used to enjoy putting as many trucks as possible behind this and giving it full power, Yes lots of sparks...but great for cleaning the old steel rails. Any of those knurled wheeled type`s did a great job. As for its oversize plastic and not real prototype...well it was a child`s toy. My first cost 75p...compare that with your Heljan and Bachmann to name but 2. Its also one of the reasons children are not interested in models, they would prefer to spend their pocket money on a computer game or the like. I had more pleasure per pound out of model trains of the 60`s and 70`s then i do today from models costing £100 plus Many of which just sit around in peoples draw`s and cabinet`s E.bay clearance is under way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40-something Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Worried about cutting up loco's??? have a look here http://www.motleyjunction.co.uk/ Jesus christ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Needs a nameplate......The Hound ?Colossus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Chopping up loads of old Tri-ang Transcontinental Hoppers is a good way of obtaining useful narrow gauge items too.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustytrev Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Hello, Yes the poor kids steel track cleaner.Easier than sanding all that rust off.Adjustable ferocity/cut by connecting more carriages. Mobile grinder. Kids were so sofisticated in those days trustytrev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 1, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2015 I've made a start : These are some of the bits I'll be using : A 59p toy digger, the good body that will be going back on as an alternative, the good motor, the chopped body and at the front the Tenshodo motor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesperus Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Best of luck with it Stu, this is what I did with mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted July 1, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 1, 2015 The front grill has been removed, to be replaced with a new, open mesh one : Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted July 1, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 1, 2015 Does anyone do replacement wheels for the early Dock Shunters Eltel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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