New style lights on an old Lima HST

[axlej]

Hi there

 

Started work converting an old Lima Swallow HST to hopefully turn into 43185 'Great Western' with the modern twin lights. I've got the lights working pretty well but want to try and make the light unit look a bit more realistic, especially when the lights are off (see attached pics). I've painted black inside the lens and will paint the border round the outside of the lens black but was wondering if anyone has done a similar conversion and if there are any dodges to get it looking better as my brush skills are not the best.

 

Thanks

Alex

[fiftyfour fiftyfour]

Precision do some transfers to convert Lima/Limby/Old Hornby to the later light cluster style...

 

http://www.precisionlabels.com/class43.html

 

Item D43

 

No experience of them personally as the new light clusters fall outside my era

[axlej]

Thanks 54-54. I'll have a look at those.