ger711 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Started with a cheap Lima Class 08 Here's what's done so far. Clear Template for sizing The butchery begins Cab moved back, Side boxes changed, added Grilles then the filler Steps removed. Added Air Horn, Exhaust and front Grilles Some lifting hoops added to roof Cab roof extended with scrap Brass New steps and side boxes added to Chassis Quick check before more sanding and priming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 ger711 thats looking good! A lot more cut and shut than with my tank engine,keep the photos coming. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Great inspiration there Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 excelent....well done. looking forward to the finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Looks fantastic!! Much more adventurous than a respray and worth every minute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Great tips there, I have a Bachmann Class 08 waiting to be done, thanks for showing the extra details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger711 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Here's the finished D301 well almost. I need to apply some more weathering. Thanks to SSM for the decals. [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarabuses Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 A very nice model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Very tasty - and can we have more layout pics too please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefstadt Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Certainly captures the look of the original. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Lovely job, love the brake van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Great job and now a lovely Irish shunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 hat off to you - superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scahalane Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Nice job, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Excellent job,well done. I look forward to your next conversion and the brake van does look rather tasty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Ger, lovely job done on both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Congratulations! Absolutely excellent, very authentic model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Folks, I've been thinking about Ger's build and wondering would a D-Class detailing etch pack + transfers be of interest? Higher windows, side boxes, grills, footsteps etc. I'd need at least 10 kits to make it worthwhile. Over to y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Folks, I've been thinking about Ger's build and wondering would a D-Class detailing etch pack + transfers be of interest? Higher windows, side boxes, grills, footsteps etc. I'd need at least 10 kits to make it worthwhile. Over to y'all. I would much prefer a complete brass body kit to sit on a Hornby chassis . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I would much prefer a complete brass body kit to sit on a Hornby chassis . Now that sounds a good idea. Even the bachmann chassis is a good starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Straight up, I won't be doing that. The expected volumes do not justify it. A detailing kit on the existing Horby/Lima version is the route I'll be going down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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