PC / Wheeltapper models plastic sides

[Prometheus]

I have a number of these to construct (GWR Toplights) and was wondering whether anyone had discovered a non-destructive method for slightly bending in a tumble-home on the rather rigid plastic sides? Being able to do this would make attaching these rather inflexible sides so much easier, particularly given the tiny rebate on the roof moulding for attaching the top of each side.

 

thanks

 

Tony

[Jol Wilkinson]

I built several, both the earlier PC kits with the pressed tin under- sides and later ones with the extruded aluminium lower side/solebar, following the instructions. I sold all bar one off (when I learned how to do LNWR livery) which has lasted very well.

 

If you feel that you need to put a turn-under in the sides, then heating the sides on a former might be an answer.

[Prometheus]

Thanks - I’ll try that.

 

tony