Wanted - Bachmann Standard 4MT Tank Engine Bodyshell

[RedgateModels]

As above, for a mad Frankenstein project to make a BR standard 2-10-4. Preferably in black,  but no biggie if it's the preserved green livery 

[PeckettChap]

Have you considered using one of the 4MT 'clone' bodies that were produced under the Great British Locomotives brand a year or so ago ?

[RedgateModels]

What a good idea

 

I could get two to chop up for the tank and bunker extensions ....

[RedgateModels]

although looking at the ones on eBay the details are not really there, no tank vents, firebox pipework all moulded etc, I was hoping to swap all the Bachmann pipework over

[PeckettChap]

Perhaps you could use some of the BR standard loco fittings made by Alan Gibson ?  I seem to remember these being favourably commented  on in some magazine or other. (No idea on current prices, but they may be within your budget.)

[RedgateModels]

There is always the Comet detailing packs, but I was hoping not to have to go down that route. 

 

However, took my existing Bachmann 4mt apart today, body construction is far too complicated for a cut and shut so a GBL 80079 ordered from eBay

[Ben Alder]

I'm halfway through one of these using the GBL locos. The detail is poor but it is a scratch that itch project with no practical value as a powered loco so the static version will suffice - it does look impressive though......

 

[RedgateModels]

6 minutes ago, Ben Alder said:

I'm halfway through one of these using the GBL locos. The detail is poor but it is a scratch that itch project with no practical value as a powered loco so the static version will suffice - it does look impressive though......

 

What are you building Ben? 

[Ben Alder]

A 2-10-4T. Basically a proving model in case I ever decide to hack up two powered versions, but going by the amount of projects in hand and awaiting a start it is unlikely to ever surface. An interesting diversion, though.

 

[RedgateModels]

Oh cool, mine's going to happen this year sometime I think.