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Hi, Does anyone have one or more sets of these from Appleby in 4mm scale that they could part with? If so please send me a PM.

I think I’ll go with BP03, seems to be close enough.

Hi, Best to download the instructions from Stenson as it has some nice diagrams but the castings attach to the Lima Underframe and the suspension unit. The wheels and bearings sit within a bearing carrier which rotates and “locks” inwards. Hopefully a bit more progress this weekend and I’ll post with some wheels in.

Forgot to upload the photos... So the buffers according to the PC009 diagram are 16" 1ft 8in so I think should have some.

Lima PCA Upgrade PC009E Decided to upgrade a Lima PCA after seeing what can be done with them on George Dent’s modelling blog and picking up two on eBay with broken buffers and missing parts. The ride height and wheel issues can now relatively simply be resolved using Stenson Models suspension unit. The same manufacture also produces an etched brass walkway kit and 3D printed brake actuator frame to upgrade to the later PC009E build code. PH Designs walkway also includes the lower grab handles as etches. Underframe; the Stenson Models suspension set includes really clear instructions and was really easy to fit after preparing the Lima underframe. Body; After filling and sanding and gluing the ends the etched walkway supports have been fitted together with the middle grab handles from 0.3mm brass wire. Tonight’s progress below... Does anyone know of suitable buffers for PCAs? I think MJT does but I’m not sure which ones?

Hi Scott, There is a drawing on the manufacturers page; https://nb3dm.wordpress.com/the-paa-sand-wagon/ Cheers, Andy

I do apologise for the late reply but the BIS Sand PAA from Northern Bridge 3D Models has progressed (relatively well) since then. The parts are very nice, it’s my first time working with 3D printed parts. I did manage to lose the end horizontal ribs members but some Evergreen strip was substituted. Very minor filling and sanding between the hopper lid and the hopper to get a smooth transition. The work undertaken was to: Removed all the moulded detail from the chassis Removed the Hornby PGA sloping ends with a razor saw Stripped the paint and printed "graffiti" from the CAIB model using Mr Muscle oven cleaner, the graffiti took a few goes.. Added: Northern Bridge 3D Models ends and canopy 51L 16” Oleos 6 spoke etched brass handweels 0.3mm diameter wire for the air brake pipes 0.45mm diameter wire for the control cables pipe (I think this is only on the BIS liveried ones) Etched Brass Ladder Olympia Models Westinghouse Air brake tank and distributor, also from Shapeways – it’s actually for the Yeoman PGA006 (PR14000 series) with the base cut off. I was going to add 51L’s white metal ones but they didn’t quite look right to me Some cosmetic etched brass coupling hooks and bases I also noticed that at least some of these had brake blocks fortunately just as I was about to fit etched disc brakes to the wheels so might have a think about how these could be done, I think the 51L PCA tank wagon kit might has some. At least one of the wagons, BIS7944 has black air brake tanks and floors between the sloping ends and the hopper ends compared to the majority which had white tanks and floors which will help hide the scars. Thanks to Paul Bartlett for posting the photos above. Shapeways blog recommend Tamiya fine primer for their materials so I used this rather than Halfords but I’d imagine it makes little difference. Once primed I noted that the hopper lid was much rougher than the surrounding plastic so I think some Tamiya Mr Surfacer might be required to get a uniform finish. During searching for details, I found some nice photos of the wagons on flickr including some in small numbers 3 and 6 wagons possibly for repair: https://www.flickr.com/photos/16313630@N07/6646613999/in/photolist-ko6MyA-9oESg1-Ww28iP-fuEhKw-jB9eMH-8hyn9B-nGWcEP-8DFAjK-8Ma186-9QAqvu-7VJrZU-b8kCM6-pMph1h-7XqUQ8-8M9ghW-7S9ejv-8DRFhh-8xLxsV-8xLzy4-8vSnNi-dEBimg-9VBn2R-8faw3P-9MGmfc-b7ynPc Artwork is available but I haven't had these printed yet. There also seems to have been all over white versions. Overall a very pleasant and fairly easy conversion of the Hornby PGA. Some pictures I have handy:

Thanks Flood!

Hello, I understand that Scale Model Transfers produced a decal sheet for the Tullis Russell PAA in 4mm scale. Does anyone have one or even a part one they would be willing to part with? If so please send me a PM Thank, Andy

Anyone got a spare one, looking for the underframe only. If so please PM me Thanks

Does anyone know where I can find some of these? The later style that says TIGER rather than the TRL ones? Have looked in the usual places but can’t see them... Cheers, Andy

Hi, Does anyone have one or more sets of these from Appleby in 4mm scale that they could part with? If so please send me a PM. Best Regards, Andy

Hello, Looking for 2 to 4 Hornby PGA (not the ex-Lima one) chassis if anyone has them lying around? Hopper body not important also intact buffers not important. As long as the Please PM me if you can help with what you are looking for, for them. Payment via PayPal or Cheque. Thanks, Andy

The OBA or one very similar is pictured in the 1990 railfreight calendar with 37403 in temporary Railfreight General livery on the Forth Rail Bridge. There are pictures of the OCA listed on another thread on Flickr somewhere. Cheers, Andy

Evening All, I have just ordered one of these conversion kits from Shapeways, does anyone have any experience building one of the PAA's from this kit? https://www.shapeways.com/product/24ZN4XY68/paa41-bis-quot-paa-quot-sand-hopper-wagon-sealed-top Thanks, Andy