Mk3 modifications

[sub39h]

Hi guys,

 

Before Oxford announced their LHCS Mk3s I amassed a load of Lima Mk3s which I intended to modify into different types.

 

I plan on investing in Oxford ones for my LHCS ones but have decided to stick to Lima ones or Lima derived Hornby ones for my HSTs.

 

This thread is basically a place for you to see some of my botches!

 

First up today I had a crack at the NMT 977995 spare generator coach. This seems like it's one of the easier conversions as it's based on the TRFB/TRUB but with the buffet windows replaced with vents.

 

 

I cut the buffet windows out of the TRUB because I wanted to use those later on Hornby's RFM to make a TRSB.

 

 

Next I filled the area with some plasticard.

 

 

Next I took the buffet Windows and stuck them to the body with masking tape and marked their original position with a pencil. I then built up the vents with plasticard and styrene strip. They're more prominent than they are in real life but I reckon that in model form it makes them look about right.

 

 

And cruel close up:

 

 

Let me know what you think! Happy modelling,

 

S.

Edited May 7, 2017 by sub39h

[tractor_37260]

Nice to see some hands-on modelling..................I've still to decide what to do with my pile of Lima MK3's.........!

[westie7]

I agree, great to see proper modelling.

Although im mostly N now I still tinker with my Airfix mk2d's

[sub39h]

Thank you both. I wish I'd stripped the paint from the coach BEFORE I bothered to start the conversion though! The plasticard fell apart whilst stripping it of paint lol. 

 

Oh well, live and learn! I have a couple of bargain Lima derived Hornby TGSs on order from Hattons to make 977993 and 977994, and I'm planning on how to go about making a couple of other coaches to make a full 5 car set. 

[westie7]

Ive got a bunch of surplus Lima Mk3s that were dismantled stripped and primed before I focussed on N gauge. Pm if you need any