Wolf27 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) Hi All Just before Christmas I was given a Lima BSK to convert into Mentor for a friend. Work had already been started by someone else and having looked at it I though I'm having none of that. So I made my own sides and ends, which made things a lot easier. This took about 10 days to complete. The sides are nickel silver with separate window frames with transfers by Railtec. I also have done the sides and ends for the original Mentor S4120009 by Shane Wilton, on Flickr S4120013 by Shane Wilton, on Flickr S4120015 by Shane Wilton, on Flickr cheers Shane Edited March 12, 2017 by Wolf27 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2017 Hi All Just before Christmas I was given a Lima BSK to convert into Mentor for a friend. Work had already been started by someone else and having looked at it I though I'm having none of that. So I made my own sides and ends, which made things a lot easier. This took about 10 days to complete. The sides are nickel silver with separate window frames with transfers by Railtec. I also have done the sides and ends for the original Mentor S4120009 by Shane Wilton, on Flickr S4120013 by Shane Wilton, on Flickr S4120015 by Shane Wilton, on Flickr cheers Shane Nice one Shane. Are the window frames commercially etched items? Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Yes Mick, my own etches. cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 12, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2017 Yes Mick, my own etches. cheers Shane It would be remiss of me not to send you a PM... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginhst539 Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I could see this proving the rather popular if you decided to do a run of etches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigan Wallgate OO Gauge Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Any chance you'd do a few sets for me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 If anyone is interested in the etches drop me a PM. I'll put some pics up of the etches later today so you can see what they look like in the raw. cheers Shane 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 The etches in their raw state, two side, two ends, including one shaped for the corridor connection and two roof observation window panels, nickel silver Untitled by Shane Wilton, on Flickr Window etch, stainless steel, comes with original style mk1 frames. These will be removed from the etch as they are for the original Mentor conversion. Untitled by Shane Wilton, on Flickr Original Mentor conversion sides, ends and roof windows Untitled by Shane Wilton, on Flickr cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 the sides and window frames for the original Mentor look appealing. are you making them available too? how much would a set be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I'd be interested too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) The price of the etches is £25 a set, not including postage. This includes a pair of sides,pair of ends, pair of roof top observation windows and enough window frames to complete the coach. The price is the same for either version as the sum of the parts is the same. Let me know by PM by Sunday and I can place an order next Monday. cheers Shane Edited March 13, 2017 by Wolf27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium amwells Posted March 13, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 13, 2017 Would they fit a Bachmann mk1 at all? Sorry, I know you did these for your own purposes which was a Lima mk1, but if I was going to order, I would like to use the Bachmann base. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Would they fit a Bachmann mk1 at all? Sorry, I know you did these for your own purposes which was a Lima mk1, but if I was going to order, I would like to use the Bachmann base. Cheers Yes, they were in fact designed with the Bachmann mk1 in mind, they are very slightly over length for the lima mk1. cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Just a reminder that the order book will close at midnight on Sunday with payments due by the same time. I will be placing the order on Monday with an expected delivery times of upto 14 days. Cheers Shane 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold cambo74 Posted March 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 19, 2017 Just a reminder that the order book will close at midnight on Sunday with payments due by the same time. I will be placing the order on Monday with an expected delivery times of upto 14 days. Cheers Shane Hi Shane PM sent Ben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 Hi All Many thanks to those that placed orders, the order book is now closed. However, should demand warrant it I am prepared to do another run in around 6-8 weeks. Feel free to drop me a PM anytime to express your interest. cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 Delivery update. I am informed this batch of etches should be with me by the middle of next week. All being well I hope to get them posted out individually within 2-3 days of recieving them. In all reality they should be in your hands just after Easter. Apologies for the delay. cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Delivery update. I am informed this batch of etches should be with me by the middle of next week. All being well I hope to get them posted out individually within 2-3 days of recieving them. In all reality they should be in your hands just after Easter. Apologies for the delay. cheers Shane Thanks for the update Shane, I better go and find a donor coach now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Shane is there a recommended donor vehicle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
virginhst539 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Shane is there a recommended donor vehicle Made for Bachmann mk1s. Believe the actual coach started as a mk1 BSK? Could be wrong but that jumps to mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 Shane is there a recommended donor vehicle In theory any Bachmann mk1 will do but a BSK will be best as it has the step boards in the right place. Cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted April 11, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 11, 2017 Made for Bachmann mk1s. Believe the actual coach started as a mk1 BSK? Could be wrong but that jumps to mind Ex-BSK 34615. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 By now, those that have ordered a set of etches, should be in receipt of them, or you will by Monday. There is a minor issue with the 2016 version in that some of the half etched lines did not come out. They were on the drawing file but for some reason they did not transfer to the phototool. This only affects the vehicle end sections and one of the underframe boxes, which should be a fold up box. I apologise for this but didn't see it until I had the full batch done. There area number of extra parts on the 2016 version which may help with some of the detailing. These are for the fire extinguisher pulls and central door locking indicator lights. There is also a fuel gauge but this is missing the centre, that was my fault for not setting the layers correctly. For the flat roof section I have found it best to use 30 or 40 thou placticard. The dimensions of the sections are thus - brake end 93.5mm x 33.5mm Saloon end 105mm x 33.5mm. This should give a raised roof section of approx 58.5mm overall, approx 46mm along the top. These are approximate based on an earlier conversion. I'm not sure of the angle of the rooftop windows but the dimensions given should give you somewhere near the right effect. It is best to cut the part a mm or so oversize and trim them back. Hope this makes sense, any problems let me know. cheers Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf27 Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 AN APOLOGY I have just realised I have missed off a pair of window frames for the 2016 version. I will have these sent out asap to those that have the 2016 version. Sorry for the inconvenience. Shane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Thanks Shane, this is the first I've managed to get on RM Web since my 2016 arrived. Just wanted to say thanks for producing these, I did notice the missing window frames but wasn't going to bring it up as I was really happy with everything else! Thanks again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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