Class 141

[stadman]

Does anyone have a pair of class 141cabs in 4mm?

I think Precision Paints re did the MTK ones. 

Edited December 26, 2022 by stadman
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[JDW]

I can't help I'm afraid, other than to say that I don't remember them being that good - I managed what I'd say is a better representation using a Hornby 142 cabs with slices taken out between each window and the bottom half/corners reprofiled. Maybe a little more work, but if you're building one anyway... 

[stadman]

JDW,

Did consider that, the 141 looks more angular than a 142 as well as slightly different lower half.

[JDW]

Possibly not very helpful if you're set on using the Phoenix/MTK ones, but this is how mine turned out using Hornby cabs:

 

 

The process was:

1. Cut cab into 3 separate window sections;

2. Remove as much as possible from between windows;

3. Glue back together, making sure they are square;

4. Remove remains of destination box above windscreens;

5. Fill headlight holes;

6. Reprofile lower cab - it was just possible to get enough of an angle, but the insides of the corners needed beefing up a little so as not to be too thin;

7. drill/file out new holes for new headlight units;

8. Fit sides/roof.

I've still to get around to drawing on panel lines to represent the numerous panels on the front of real thing. It did take me three attempts to get the two, though, as I took off too much material on the second one in the wrong place which left it too flat! 

 

 

[Rikki_Beth_85]

Phoenix precision used to sell them but I believe the casting has shot now.

I wish I hadn't sold mine or my 141s long ago.