47606odin Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 having just bought a Heljan 47 what has happened with the windows? this thread has gone quiet. anyone got an update on etch frames etc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raffles Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Shawplan produce window frames for the 47, I have fitted some to a Heljan loco. I shall dig it out and get a picture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I have 5 sets of Shawplan windscreen frames for future use on my Bachmann 47's. Whilst they're not actually fitted to my loco's yet, they look to be up to Shawplans usual high standard. So, whilst I'm on, is there any good sites showing roof details for these loco's? I'm aware of the Derby Sulzers site, but you can't do too much research..... Cheers. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steadfast Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Brian Daniels' Flickr site is normally my first port of call for detail shots http://www.flickr.com/photos/brianews/collections/72157627015269016/ Hth jo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjnewitt Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 The Shawplan windscreen frames make a big difference particularly to the Bachmann model who's windows are a bit on the small size. It took me an age to do one of my Bachmann class 47s. The fact that the lazerglaze for the Bachmann loco is too small doesn't help so that meant opening out the windows to fit the Heljan Lazerglaze windscreens. All done rather well by Jon020 of this parish in his blog. Fitting them to the Heljan model should be much easier. Just need the side window frames now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 seems everyone has gone 4mm scale now. my Heljan 47 is of the 7mm variety Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted October 22, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 22, 2012 seems everyone has gone 4mm scale now. my Heljan 47 is of the 7mm variety Finally got out my tape measure out at the weekend in between trying to drive a 12 inch to the foot one on the GWR (my steering was pretty good!). The main cab windows are 39 inches across, 24 deep in the middle where they meet and 23 1/2 at the outside. The top edge is actually straight, the bottom edge curves very slightly. The gap above the drivers side windows and the gutter is 3.5 inches and 1 1/2 inches over the door (ie a lot less than the Heljan 7mm model as was originally suggested by Brian Daniels, I think). My model is in storage at the moment so can't check how far out (or correct?!) the Heljan 7mm is. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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