bodiddle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Does anyone know if the louvers from a Lima 50 body will fit in the Hornby model. I've stupidly broke one of mine fetching the body off and can't get replacement anywhere. All the usual suppliers have none in stock for the blue models. I could get a lima body but not sure if I could get them off without breaking them.Not bothered about them not moving. Any help would be appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheDukeOfWellingtons Posted February 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2018 There were two sets of Hornby NSE louvres on Ebay last week, I think it would be easier to repaint them than try to use Lima ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodiddle Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Yep I did think about that, it might be my only option. Thanks for replying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ncarter2 Posted February 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 21, 2018 I also done the same, all I could do was get a blue set which is now grey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodiddle Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Yes that's what I am going to do I think. It's seems it's a common problem as everyone hasn't got any blue ones which are the best sellers. They don't even know when they will get new stocks. That's Hornby for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) Shawplan do replacement radiator grills for the Hornby 50 and other modern diesel locos. Might be a good place to start and they are much better quality than the originals. Edited February 21, 2018 by Black 5 Bear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodiddle Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Thanks I'll check them out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Yes that's what I am going to do I think. It's seems it's a common problem as everyone hasn't got any blue ones which are the best sellers. They don't even know when they will get new stocks. That's Hornby for you. Blue ones will cover the largest period of their lives from new in pre-TOPS blue to BR Blue to Large Logo livery and even subsequent one-offs in Laira Blue or D400 repaints. You can look on it both ways, they should be the most popular ones for replacements, but you'd also expect the most worthwhile for Hornby to have as spares without carrying too big a stock of random colours Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted February 22, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 22, 2018 Shawplan do replacement radiator grills for the Hornby 50 and other modern diesel locos. Might be a good place to start and they are much better quality than the originals. Shawplan do not do the radiator grilles as far as I know. They do the roof fan and grille and other bits and pieces. PH design do a radiator grille but it is very fiddly. I will check with Shawplan tomorrow at Glasgow show but unless its a recent addition I am almost certain they do not do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Sorry for misleading anyone, yes you are quite correct BR Blue, it is PH designs who manufacture etched replacement radiator grills for the Hornby 50. I've just checked online and these are currently listed (Part No PH50DS2). This detailing kit also contains steps and other bits and pieces which may come in useful. They should be available to purchase, priced at £4.75 + £3.00 p+p. Edited February 22, 2018 by Black 5 Bear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodiddle Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Thanks to all for your help. I think I might go for the green one Peter's spares have got and paint it blue. Any ideas which is the best paint for this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAT'71 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Now that has unnerved me. I have just bought one and have to fit the dcc decoder. Any tips? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodiddle Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Be very careful! I've took them off before with no problems but this time it caught me out because the body tilted off the chassis before I could grab hold of the middle. Make sure you keep the body level when lifting it off! Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 The lima ones fit fine and what I used on my 50s (they're on my Flickr page if you're interested). I think they actually look better than Hornby's versions. I've also built one set of ph designs grooves... I gave up simply because I'd 7 sets to build and couldn't face it. I have some spare ones if you want to try... please pm me. Cheers Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodiddle Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) Thanks but I saw the kit from P.H designs and they looked daunting! If I can't get anything then I might try the Lima ones if you say they will fit. Do they come out without any problems? Seen your flicker page, they look fab! Edited February 22, 2018 by bodiddle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodiddle Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 Thanks to all for comments. I have now got these grills from an rmweb member who had one set spare. Blue ones as well!! Just shows you get results on this forum! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Thanks but I saw the kit from P.H designs and they looked daunting! If I can't get anything then I might try the Lima ones if you say they will fit. Do they come out without any problems? Seen your flicker page, they look fab! It's a hacksaw job.... i did feel a little bad cutting up the Lima body Glad you've got yourself sorted! cheers Will 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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