RMweb Gold rodent279 Posted July 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2017 Evening. Can anyone suggest a detailing kit for a Lima class 26? I can't find anything currently in production, but maybe something for another kit would be suitable? I'm thinking of 70's-80's BR blue era. cheers N Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 You could try to get hold of some Heljan parts for the class 26, or try Shawplan and A1 for etched brass details. You could also try to track down a Craftsman detailing pack on Ebay or second hand at an exhibition. If you feel really brave you could make your own details using photos as a reference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phixer64 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) Hiya I used Heljan spare parts, and I had a few bits left over from craftsman detailing kits ages ago. I've reworked the bottom springs, by moving them back as per prototype pics. New pick up added, and added Bachmann couplings, There's still some bits and pieces to add. Regards Jeff Edited August 2, 2017 by phixer64 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 You can still get a Flushgaze kit --> http://www.sefinecast.co.uk/Flushglaze%20Windows/Flushglaze%20Windows%20Table.htm steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted July 17, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2017 Evening. Can anyone suggest a detailing kit for a Lima class 26? I can't find anything currently in production, but maybe something for another kit would be suitable? I'm thinking of 70's-80's BR blue era. cheers N Hi there, The A1 etch roof fan and gril plus the side grill are available again via ebay or The Extreme Etchings roof fan and grill are available from Shawplan as is lazer glaze for the windows. Heljan buffer detail packs were/are available form Howes to suit Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold rodent279 Posted July 17, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 17, 2017 Excellent, thank you all. That should keep me out of mischief! It's not a bad model in it's own right actually. I think a lot of Lima models were underrated, and with a bit of detailing, can still hold their own. Mine's in the loft at my dad's at the moment, so I'll have to dig it out first, but it's going to get the treatment! cheers N 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold rodent279 Posted August 7, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 7, 2017 Reviving an old thread, am I right in thinking the Lima class 26 only represents a 26/0, even though they numbered it 26027? There are 15 roof level grilles, where the 26/1's seem to have 12. Given that some 26's had cab door windows and some not, which 26/0's in particular are best represented by the Lima model (it has no windows in the cab doors)? I'm looking to keep it in blue, but rather fancy an unusual transition livery, preferably one worn by 003 or 007. cheers N Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold rodent279 Posted August 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Having trawled flickr, I think I'm going to go for 26003. This is mainly because it was one of the first two 26's I had, on a tour, the "Grampian Highlander", from Edinburgh-Inverness, with 26007. I'm choosing 003 because it's a fairly distinctive machine, with two Haymarket depot stickers, one on the body side, one on the cabside. The cabside one is a large one, with the castle coloured red-I know transfers are available for the small b/w stickers, but does anyone know if the larger ones are available too? From what I can see, the main areas needed to turn Lima's erroneously numbered 26027 into 003 are:- re-shape the buffer beams fit oval buffers fit flushglaze, including sliding cab windows fit windscreen wipers fit wire handrails & lamp irons fit slow speed control box to inner axlebox on non-grille end, opposite side to exhaust move inner spring clusters on bogies inwards add square bogie locating frames on bodyside, mid-way above bogies add various pipework detail on bogies fit mw jumpers fit air/vac pipes fit screw link couplings fit Shawplan roof fan/grille & side grilles if I feel bold enough, suitably butcher the underframe tanks, unless a kit is available? respray, renumber & fit HA depot stickers Can anyone add to that list? I know Shawplan & A1 models are two possible sources for the roof fan & side grilles, and wipers. Does anyone do the SSC box, or will that have to be scratchbuilt? Finally, here's a pic of the beast, pared with 007, on the day I had them on the tour:- https://flic.kr/p/qZyPB4 And here's a close up a couple of months earlier:- https://flic.kr/p/bNDz54 cheers N Edited August 8, 2017 by rodent279 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted August 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2017 Having trawled flickr, I think I'm going to go for 26003. This is mainly because it was one of the first two 26's I had, on a tour, the "Grampian Highlander", from Edinburgh-Inverness, with 26007. I'm choosing 003 because it's a fairly distinctive machine, with two Haymarket depot stickers, one on the body side, one on the cabside. The cabside one is a large one, with the castle coloured red-I know transfers are available for the small b/w stickers, but does anyone know if the larger ones are available too? From what I can see, the main areas needed to turn Lima's erroneously numbered 26027 into 003 are:- re-shape the buffer beams fit oval buffers fit flushglaze, including sliding cab windows fit windscreen wipers fit wire handrails & lamp irons fit slow speed control box to inner axlebox on non-grille end, opposite side to exhaust move inner spring clusters on bogies inwards add square bogie locating frames on bodyside, mid-way above bogies add various pipework detail on bogies fit mw jumpers fit air/vac pipes fit screw link couplings fit Shawplan roof fan/grille & side grilles if I feel bold enough, suitably butcher the underframe tanks, unless a kit is available? respray, renumber & fit HA depot stickers Can anyone add to that list? I know Shawplan & A1 models are two possible sources for the roof fan & side grilles, and wipers. Does anyone do the SSC box, or will that have to be scratchbuilt? Finally, here's a pic of the beast, pared with 007, on the day I had them on the tour:- https://flic.kr/p/qZyPB4 And here's a close up a couple of months earlier:- https://flic.kr/p/bNDz54 cheers N Hi N, Your list more or less covers exactly what I used to do with the Lima Cl26... Yes - SSC box will need to be scratch built. I will be watching with interest to see how you progress! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold rodent279 Posted August 8, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 8, 2017 Hi N, Your list more or less covers exactly what I used to do with the Lima Cl26... Yes - SSC box will need to be scratch built. I will be watching with interest to see how you progress! Thanks Thanks. Don't hold your breath, progress will not be rapid, but I'm going to make a start by ordering the grilles & fan. cheers N Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I'd definitely use Heljan spares for the underframe tanks rather than scratchbuild. PM me if you choose this route, I may have some spares. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phixer64 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I've got some Heljan spares left, if you require any send us a PM. Regards Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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