GreenDiesel001 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Hi. I have 2 fairly oldish Hornby diesels. They are Class 47 Hornby No R073 and Class 37 I do not know the model number but the diesel is numbered D6885. On both these models the centre wheels of the power bogie are not fixed across the axle. Is this normal please or do I need to replace the wheels? Also I have a Class 47 Hornby model No R863 which is a horrible shiney green. Is there a way of dubbing this gloss down or should I buy a new body please? Many thanks, Jeff Rippon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Hi Jeff It is how they were designed. Best way to tone the body down is a light spray of matt varnish, I use this one http://www.wargamestore.com/Army-Painter-400-ML-Matt-Varnish-Spray-Can-p-2030.html HTH Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Thumper Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 re gauging the wheels might help? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted June 7, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2011 Terrible bit of "design" that, I'm sure the accountants were pleased though, can't think of anyone else who would have been. These wobbly centre wheels are the main reason that all the 3 axle ringfields on Summat Colliery are powered by the original ex-Fleichmann designed "Silver Seal" unit. Okay, the centre wheels are flangeless but all wheels are driven and they don't derail on code 75 pointwork Basically they couldn't get a solid axle through the block as the magnet is in the way. The plastic ringfield drive unit is set lower than the Silver Seal one - presumably so that it could fit under a greater range of tenders. A simple notch in the magnet or a slightly smaller aramture/magnet would have made for a better unit, oh well, water under the bridge now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 It could be worse - the original(?) 37 had moulded bumps where the centre wheels were supposed to be. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 It could be worse - the original(?) 37 had moulded bumps where the centre wheels were supposed to be. Adrian Steady on, didn't the 37 actually have Class 31 bogies with Triang's take on the salient A1A feature you describe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted June 7, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 7, 2011 Steady on, didn't the 37 actually have Class 31 bogies with Triang's take on the salient A1A feature you describe The 37 originally had the Triang Class 31 bogies with the aforementioned moulded lump for the middle wheel (A Co-Bo in effect!!) but in an effort to make it more realistic, they err fitted the Class 47 bogies instead!! The Ringfield Class 47 motor bogies middle wheels always had flanges if I recall, wobbled like billy-o all over the shop on their little stalks of an axle but at least it wasn't a flat spotted lump of moulded on plastic... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 In a related thought, does anyone know how well the class 60 chassis fits under the class 92 body if at all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Hornbys 37, particulalrly the older ones detail wise were "cringeworthy", the 31 steps didnt even line up with the cab doors, nor still have the 47 ones theyve decided to fit though they can be made into good models. NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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