RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted March 18, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2010 Great news for anyone with a 45xx Bachmann loco as Comet have produced a new chassis for the body. I must admit that one of my chassis has always been a bit stiff and this might just be the answer! From Comet site; "We are pleased to announce our latest completely new chassis, LCP61, for the GWR 45xx small prairie tank. This chassis pack follows our current pattern of being etched in nickel silver, including balance weights and laminated brakes, is easy to build sprung, etc. Supplied with 00, EM or P4 spacers. Orders can be taken now for supply in early April." http://www.cometmodels.co.uk/modules/viewnewspic.php?image=Lcp61s.jpg Pirce £35 Regards, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted March 18, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thats great news for us who have the old Lima models looking for a decent chassis.Although the Bachmann body would be far superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 I guess with minor modifications it will fit the K's 45xx as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Thats great news for us who have the old Lima models looking for a decent chassis.... ....and you can't get more decent than the old Malcolm Mitchell-designed Churchward Models chassis kit, which is still available (and relatively cheaply!) from Modelex. The full 45xx kit (again all Malcolm Mitchell) from Modelex is a bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigwelsh Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 ....and you can't get more decent than the old Malcolm Mitchell-designed Churchward Models chassis kit, which is still available (and relatively cheaply!) from Modelex. The full 45xx kit (again all Malcolm Mitchell) from Modelex is a bargain. Here in fact.. https://sslrelay.com/www.s116360366.oneandoneshop.co.uk/sess/utn154ba40f9b42e95/shopdata/0030_Churchward+Models/0015_4mm+kits/product_details.shopscript?article=0090_CML%3D26slash%3D3B1%2BChassis%2BKit%2B%3D28055%3D29 Have you built one though Horsetan? I assume this was his first kit before he did his own range so may not be as refined? Its certainly cheaper than the Mitchell 45xx now sold by David Geen.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted March 20, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 20, 2010 ....and you can't get more decent than the old Malcolm Mitchell-designed Churchward Models chassis kit, which is still available (and relatively cheaply!) from Modelex. The full 45xx kit (again all Malcolm Mitchell) from Modelex is a bargain. Didn't know you could get it from Modelex. I've just purchased a Malcolm Mitchell 45xx kit from someone whos going 7mm as it is perfect for my proposed layout! Regards, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Didn't know you could get it from Modelex. .... It has always been available from Modelex. ----> Click here And it costs less than the price of the improved one that Malcolm later designed (and which can be had from David Geen). Only sixty quid for a Pendon-standard loco kit? Yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim V Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 The Comet one has much better looking rods than the Mitchell designed one, they always look too thin to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted March 20, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 20, 2010 It has always been available from Modelex. ----> Click here And it costs less than the price of the improved one that Malcolm later designed (and which can be had from David Geen). Only sixty quid for a Pendon-standard loco kit? Yes please! So this model could be built as the 4575 variant? Regards, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted March 21, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 21, 2010 So this model could be built as the 4575 variant? Without opening your box of goodies, Nick, I'm not sure, but I rather think that it's the straight tank 45XX variant only.... (never mind, we can all have a good look tomorrow night! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 So this model could be built as the 4575 variant? Errm....no. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan100 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Just a quick note to notify you all that the 45xx chassis, our reference LCP61, is now available from stock. It will be supplied with 00 spacers unless you specifically ask for EM or P4. Full details on our website. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted April 7, 2010 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2010 Just a quick note to notify you all that the 45xx chassis, our reference LCP61, is now available from stock. It will be supplied with 00 spacers unless you specifically ask for EM or P4. Full details on our website. Geoff Cheers Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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