Hi guys,
Before Oxford announced their LHCS Mk3s I amassed a load of Lima Mk3s which I intended to modify into different types.
I plan on investing in Oxford ones for my LHCS ones but have decided to stick to Lima ones or Lima derived Hornby ones for my HSTs.
This thread is basically a place for you to see some of my botches!
First up today I had a crack at the NMT 977995 spare generator coach. This seems like it's one of the easier conversions as it's based on the TRFB/TRUB but with the buffet windows replaced with vents.
I cut the buffet windows out of the TRUB because I wanted to use those later on Hornby's RFM to make a TRSB.
Next I filled the area with some plasticard.
Next I took the buffet Windows and stuck them to the body with masking tape and marked their original position with a pencil. I then built up the vents with plasticard and styrene strip. They're more prominent than they are in real life but I reckon that in model form it makes them look about right.
And cruel close up:
Let me know what you think! Happy modelling,
S.