RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted February 4 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4 13 hours ago, APT Fan said: So that was for the 2022 version of the 47? Bachmann includes the catalogue reference in the description of model specific parts, so you can check before buying. At present the spares from the latest version of the Class 47 seem to have sold out, but they will probably be available again once Bachmann produces another batch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APT Fan Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 15 minutes ago, brushman47544 said: Bachmann includes the catalogue reference in the description of model specific parts, so you can check before buying. At present the spares from the latest version of the Class 47 seem to have sold out, but they will probably be available again once Bachmann produces another batch. Sorry where is that? I've checked my documentation, the available manuals on the website and the website spare parts section Class 47 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Roy Langridge Posted February 4 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4 5 hours ago, APT Fan said: Sorry where is that? I've checked my documentation, the available manuals on the website and the website spare parts section Class 47 2022. When you look at a spares item on the Bachmann site it normally tells you what model numbers it is for. Like this saying for 31-662. (I did try to make it smaller on my IPad, but no joy) Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 If I could ask this Q please, Do the modern 35-xxx bodies fit the older 31-xxx chassis ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted February 5 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5 (edited) 6 hours ago, Southernman46 said: If I could ask this Q please, Do the modern 35-xxx bodies fit the older 31-xxx chassis ?? no, the screw holes are in different places, they could be “made to” with a bit of cutting / filing. Comparison here Edited February 5 by adb968008 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 That's a pity - had an idea to put a 47003 body on the chassis (with mods like taking the ETH jumpers off) from the old RES 47474 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 19 hours ago, Southernman46 said: That's a pity - had an idea to put a 47003 body on the chassis (with mods like taking the ETH jumpers off) from the old RES 47474 Don't give up yet. Yes, the screw holes are in different places, but dimensionally the new body is a reasonable fit on the old chassis. On my workbench at the moment is Kernow's new body 47363 on an old chassis... I have still to work out how to attach the body to the chassis securely, but I'm sure I'll come up with something. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted February 6 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6 2 hours ago, Waverley West said: have still to work out how to attach the body to the chassis securely, but I'm sure I'll come up with something. I find black tack on the edge of the plastic chassis frame works really well 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 45 minutes ago, The Fatadder said: I find black tack on the edge of the plastic chassis frame works really well Yes, my idea was double-sided tape along those edges, but that sounds a good idea. I should add that the biggest problem I encountered when fitting the new body was a lack of space for the cab inserts. In the end, I found that some slightly cut-down cab inserts from an old Heljan 47 body fitted OK. That requires you to have an old Heljan body to hand though of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted February 7 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7 14 hours ago, Waverley West said: Don't give up yet. Yes, the screw holes are in different places, but dimensionally the new body is a reasonable fit on the old chassis. On my workbench at the moment is Kernow's new body 47363 on an old chassis... I have still to work out how to attach the body to the chassis securely, but I'm sure I'll come up with something. Double sided tape will do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SHerr Posted February 26 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26 Quick question on the current batch of 47’s in particular the heavily faded 47526 in large logo. Is the fading/weathering applied over the blue and able to be removed with thinners etc (I have done this successfully on Heljan heavy handed weathering) or in this situation is the paint job more complex and the weathering is effectively the base livery? I don’t want something that faded but an after a standard large logo and wondering if anyone has had a go? many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted February 26 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, SHerr said: Quick question on the current batch of 47’s in particular the heavily faded 47526 in large logo. Is the fading/weathering applied over the blue and able to be removed with thinners etc (I have done this successfully on Heljan heavy handed weathering) or in this situation is the paint job more complex and the weathering is effectively the base livery? I don’t want something that faded but an after a standard large logo and wondering if anyone has had a go? many thanks From having seen but not owning an example it looks like the fading is an intrinsic part of the body decoration as opposed to a Heljan quick blow over. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 2 hours ago, SHerr said: Quick question on the current batch of 47’s in particular the heavily faded 47526 in large logo. Is the fading/weathering applied over the blue and able to be removed with thinners etc (I have done this successfully on Heljan heavy handed weathering) or in this situation is the paint job more complex and the weathering is effectively the base livery? I don’t want something that faded but an after a standard large logo and wondering if anyone has had a go? many thanks 48 minutes ago, MikeParkin65 said: From having seen but not owning an example it looks like the fading is an intrinsic part of the body decoration as opposed to a Heljan quick blow over. The weathering is indeed printed and is not a subsequent pass of the 'dirt' airbrush. It's applied in layers but unless you want an expensive test there's no telling which bits will come off first. One other thing to note with this type of weathering is that the base BR blue is a faded shade - there's no 'pristine' model under there. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47423 Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I have 526 and it looks like the fading of the paint is printed on. Very good job they have done too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium SHerr Posted February 26 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 26 Thanks all for the replies, I suspect that and didn’t want to fork out to try my luck. Looks like EBay for an older one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Forgive me for asking the question, but I am curious as to why someone would want to put a new 47 body on the previous 47 chassis. Is someone selling the bodies alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dicky L Posted February 27 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27 20 minutes ago, JSpencer said: Forgive me for asking the question, but I am curious as to why someone would want to put a new 47 body on the previous 47 chassis. Is someone selling the bodies alone? Kernow are selling bodies https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/c/1737/Bachmann-Class-47s 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 27 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27 3 hours ago, JSpencer said: Forgive me for asking the question, but I am curious as to why someone would want to put a new 47 body on the previous 47 chassis. Is someone selling the bodies alone? Bachmann Spares department may also have stock. https://Bachmann-spares.co.uk/category/1-branchline-diesel-parts/class47 Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted February 27 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27 4 hours ago, Dicky L said: Kernow are selling bodies https://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/c/1737/Bachmann-Class-47s 48 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Bachmann Spares department may also have stock. https://Bachmann-spares.co.uk/category/1-branchline-diesel-parts/class47 Rob I think that Kernow must have acquired bodies for their Bachmann limited editions, where Bachmann had them. I recently bought a pair a Class 205 DEMU bodies from Kernow so it’s not just 47s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 27 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27 46 minutes ago, brushman47544 said: I think that Kernow must have acquired bodies for their Bachmann limited editions, where Bachmann had them. I recently bought a pair a Class 205 DEMU bodies from Kernow so it’s not just 47s. Yes. It's usual for Bachmann to return bodies for exclusive editions to the commisioning retailer. Rob. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 (edited) Does anyone know if Bachmann will bring out a plated headcode version in rail blue, the everyday loco of the early to mid 80s. Are there any anouncements due? Or if there is a kit, shawplan or similar, to change the domino headcodes 47012? Thanks Photo Awwalker - Flickr Edited March 21 by SouthernBlue80s 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 50 minutes ago, SouthernBlue80s said: Does anyone know if Bachmann will bring out a plated headcode version in rail blue, the everyday loco of the early to mid 80s. Are there any anouncements due? Or if there is a kit, shawplan or similar, to change the domino headcodes 47012? Thanks Photo Awwalker - Flickr Its bound to come out at some point, they will certainly have the tooling for it, but you could never be sure when. Keep an eye on the quarterly updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted March 21 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 21 (edited) 3 hours ago, SouthernBlue80s said: Does anyone know if Bachmann will bring out a plated headcode version in rail blue, the everyday loco of the early to mid 80s. Are there any anouncements due? 2 hours ago, GordonC said: Its bound to come out at some point, they will certainly have the tooling for it, but you could never be sure when. Keep an eye on the quarterly updates I agree it will come out eventually, but we have already had two plain BR blue versions with dominoes - 47012 and 47435 - so I would expect Bachmann to prioritise other liveries we haven’t already seen on the new tooling. Also, a plated with headlight BR blue version was one of the last from the previous tooling - a weathered 47625 as a Kernow MRC limited edition - which is pretty good if you can’t wait. I expect you could find one second hand. Or the body only is available from Bachmann spares if you have a chassis to fit it to. Edited March 21 by brushman47544 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 47001 was this version in the older tooling , but it wasn’t done well. Shawplan makes various bit and bobs for this, replica railways makes stickers for the marker lights 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernBlue80s Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 21 minutes ago, rob D2 said: 47001 was this version in the older tooling , but it wasn’t done well. Shawplan makes various bit and bobs for this, replica railways makes stickers for the marker lights I have just emailed Shawplan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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