Multiple identity account 2 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hi all, Hope you'll have had a wonderful Christmas season. I am currently on holiday in Calcutta and I received a parcel from an uncle who lives in the UK. It consisted of 3 Mk1's and 2 Mk2's. Now whilst not having any major problems with the Mk1's (being 2nd hand) I do have a slight issue with the Mk2's. Firstly one coach has a part chipped off from the corridor end - so I'd like to know if I can use filler to fix it? If not then can I get replacement coach ends? I shall post pictures of them soon as I can't do it now. Secondly I can't seem to find any glazing for the windows. Since these coaches are old and second hand the just have the clear plastic strip. SE Finecast doesn't have Mk'2 glazing (non air-con) in their list. Any other suggestions as to what I can do. I apologize as I can't post pictures, but I'd just like to know how I can fix a chipped end and where I may get glazing. Thanks in advance, I know you guys are of good help. Jeremiah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Can filler be sanded down to shape and and also to smoothen it out?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Deltic Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 No Nonsense Kits used to do white metal corridor ends for Mk2 coaches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 thanks but I need the entire end not just the corridor connector. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 No Nonsense Kits used to do white metal corridor ends for Mk2 coaches.The ones I bought off him were plastic; they're sitting on a shelf doing nothing, if they'd be of use to you, Jeremiah. Drop me a mail if you'd like them. Unless you're very good with a razor saw,however, you'll almost certainly need some filler to conceal the joins. Can't help with the glazing, I'm afraid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted December 29, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 29, 2012 Lima Mk2B glazing SE37 Hornby TSO glazing SE54 Hornby BSO/BFK glazing SE55 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Lima Mk2B glazing SE37 Hornby TSO glazing SE54 Hornby BSO/BFK glazing SE55 so these are the non-aircon versions?? The ones I bought off him were plastic; they're sitting on a shelf doing nothing, if they'd be of use to you, Jeremiah. Drop me a mail if you'd like them. Unless you're very good with a razor saw,however, you'll almost certainly need some filler to conceal the joins. Can't help with the glazing, I'm afraid. how do I pay you? And I live in India Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted December 29, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 29, 2012 so these are the non-aircon versions?? The Lima aircons are 2F and the Hornby Aircons are 2D Airfix and already flush glazed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 so these are the non-aircon versions?? how do I pay you? And I live in India I could always send them to your uncle in the UK; as for cost, don't worry, just do the same for someone elso sometime. My recollection is they only cost a pound or two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks Martin for the clarification. I've sent you a PM Brian. Thank you very much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Just had another look at my coach, turns out it's a Lima model. The other one it a Hornby version - BTW, what liveries did the non aircon Mk2's appear in? Only in Regional Railways, BR Blue Grey and NSE right? I'd like to repaint mine after I do them up. I'm just doing basic detailing like putting on better wheels, handrails and adding flush glazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted December 30, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2012 Most common was blue/grey However the Mk2 (Hornby) and Mk 2B Lima did not run together as Mk2 was vacuum braked mainly. But it will easily convert to a 2A which were on the Western region along with 2Bs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account 2 Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks once again Martin, though I'm not that worried about the difference between 2A's and 2B's as I keep all old coaches in the backgound to wither away... lol All my newer coaches will be in service and the old ones are confined to sidings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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