Eric's Chop Shop - Kit and RTR Bashing. Lima LMS 42ft Van.
Going Retro (1) – Kirk 5-plank Open
I decided late last year that it was about time some of the project ideas and unmade kits under the layout should see completion this winter. Rather than go on with the blog format I thought it was easier to run a thread for a few of the stories of kit building and RTR bashing by a self-confessed bodger
Recently I got out what was the oldest manufactured item from my kit stash. It was an Ian Kirk kit so probably made over 20 years ago, definitely befor
Going Retro (3) – Lima LMS 42' Bogie Van
Several years ago I flush-glazed a Lima LMS 42' van and fitted Bachmann LMS bogies. It re-discovered languishing in the 'To Do' box with buffer damage during a recent tidy-up.
I decided it might look good on the rear of a parcels train so I gathered the bits needed and set to work, firstly removing the coupling from the damaged end. Next I cut off the old buffers and fitted vacuum and steam pipes and a screw coupling from the odds and ends box. Th
