Not only is the model crude, but the 142 itself has changed a fair amount since the model has been released, the doors for a start have changed and new features such as NRN antennas have been added. I would like to bring my models up to date and also to correct shortfalls that were, not surprisingly, made in the days of Lima.
When I have completed this project I hope to have:
Detailed roof, including NRN Radio Pods and vents. (SJR Models)
Detailed interior, including cab details and hiding the DCC decoder.
Further electrical connections between cars. (to provide digital functions)
Correctly represented folding leaf doors. (Electra Railway Graphics)
Detailed front end including windscreen wipers and BSI Coupler. (East Kent Models - Hornby Spares)
Representation of corridor connections. (Folded card)
Directional lighting. (Express Models Kit)
Interior Saloon lighting. (LED Lighting strips)
Individually controlled cab lighting. (LEDs)
These images show the current state of my two Hornby 142's in First Great Western Livery.
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