FPH 603

Funny, I made a DP3 years ago. Completely different though. I can try and fish it out if I can. I have mentioned it before on this thread.

You can get printable track templates from Peco, and from there you can determine how big of a baseboard you need. I actually did the reverse and chose a baseboard size before I planned the layout itself, and just chucked about old pieces of track until I had a good plan. The layout basically evolved from there. Once you have figured everything out it's to the model shop to get some track!

Hi all, I'm in a bit of a crisis. For my Class 112 DMU project I was initially going to get a friend to 3D print a set of cabs I made using Sketchup, however he seems rather busy at the moment and I really need these cab ends soon or the project will have to grind to a halt. I don't have the skill to scratchbuild the cabs, nor do want to make the cab domes, so are there any alternatives? If there are good scratchbuilding techniques out there or any easy to use 3D printing firms? Thanks!

This is sounding great. I follow with interest.

I wonder how many bikes are stolen from there...

The train on platform 4 is 35 years late!

Many would have noticed I've actually started to build my Class 112 DMU. I've put here the history of how this set (and a Class 113) found its way to Kingsborough. E 51700 and E 51725 (both formerly bore 'M' prefixes) were built by Cravens in 1959. Upon withdrawal from Cricklewood East (14A) in 1968 it was transferred to Kingsborough to be 'scrapped'. An spare 112 DMC was also transferred along with this set. A few months after a Class 113 was also transferred, this set comprised of M 51743 and M 51768 (if the 112 is a success I may make a Class 113 too!) These were stored for potential use on the line. Not long after the spare DMC was stripped for usable parts and soon after both sets were back in service. The 112 spare DMC was scrapped a week after. The Class 112 retained it's BR green with yellow warning panel whilst the 113 was repainted into blue with a yellow warning panel. Both sets survived well into when the SKBR became a tourist railway, both being operational. However these being 1st generation DMU's they were suspicious of containing Asbestos, (as far as I know these had plastic panelled interiors) and fortunately test results came back negative, meaning no further action needed to be taken. Occasionally these two sets can be spotted still working services today on the tourist line. Edit: Class 113 info added.

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Technology these days...

Here's how I did the windows: Around the inside of the window I drilled 4 holes with a 1mm diameter drill bit away from the edges of the window. Next I drilled a couple more holes in between the holes in the 1st attachment on each side of the window. I then swapped for a 1.5 mm drill bit and expanded the existing holes drilled. I think I've strayed too close to the bottom edge there! Next I opted for a 2mm drill bit, and repeated the last step. Note I have deliberately have left one hole out as it was too close to the edge of the window. Next I got out the scalpel and connected the holes, and eventually the bit in the middle should come out. Now for the fun bit, FILING! File away the excess material with the flat end of the file as per the marked out windows on the bodysides. I find it useful to cut out bigger chunks with the scalpel then file it away rather than filing the whole lot. This saves time and makes less of a mess. Don't file the corners yet unless you're not going to have them curved. If you are going to have them curved now you can use the curved side of the file to get the rounded corners. Keep filing until it lines up with the edges of the window. The finished product should look something like this. It may still need a tidy up though.

43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49... Skip a few, before you know you're at ∞!

43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50...

Just a small update: I've started to cut out and file back the windows of the DBMS driver's side. I've tested this on the luggage compartment window and soon I will start doing the other windows soon. I will also make a 'how to' guide on what method I used in doing this. Note that I have also have scored the door seams and have highlighted them for clarity. Edit: Forgot to add door seam info.

I was born on St Patrick's Day and I'm not called Patrick!

I'm sure either my memory is bad or my eyes are deceiving me (probably both, actually!), but does 60070 look grimier today?

Hi all, The project has at last commenced. A couple of days ago I got some 40 thou plasticard and have since started drawing up the sides of what will become the DBMS E51700. I've decided to make the DBMS first to see how it will turn out and the DMC will follow after the DBMS' body nears completion. A close up the the marked out sides. The driver's side has since been cut out (see last attachment) and soon the non driver's side will be marked out and cut out in the same fashion. I would have made this scaled drawing of the DBMS nearly two weeks ago. I haven't made one for the DMC as the only significant difference is the end compartment. I may end up drawing the end compartment separately on a smaller piece of paper which I can then refer to when I get around to making the DMC. The driver's side of the DBMS released and will be ready to start drilling and filing back windows soon. The non driver's side will soon follow. Now to roll the sides to a Mk1 profile...

Thrashed?

Sounds like a very interesting history for No. 4. I like it!

I remember seeing those billboards when I visited the UK last September. Some of the best I've seen.

My drawing gives a height of 2.35mm (excluding gutters) and these being Cravens units they are Mk1 profile.

How tall do you make the sides? I'm starting my own project with a Class 112 DMU and I'd like to also know will you scratchbuild the ends too or will you use RTR or kit ones?

The 113's had large destination boards, although the 112's had the usual LMR 2 character headcode box below the cab windows and destination blinds fitted at the gutter level.