Darius43 Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 (edited) For the next MTK project I thought I would take things relatively easy and build the 2-HAL Stores Unit kit using some spare Hornby 2-BIL/HAL underframes to make things easier. The parts for the non-cab ends are missing from the kit so I will need to scratch build those from plasticard. Having already built the MTK 2-HAL De-icer unit this one should be relatively straightforward. The large roller doors are quite recessed on the prototype so the MTK “flush” ones will need to be cut out and replaced. Cab and roof attached and fettled to shape. Non-cab end made from plasticard and glued in place. Checking the MTK body against the Hornby HAL it’s a few mm shorter. This means it won’t fit onto the spare Hornby chassis that I had earmarked for this kit. Not to worry as I’ll make my own chassis as before. Fortunately I still have sufficient spare bogies to hand. The other advantage to making my own chassis (apart from the fit) is that, unlike the Stores Units, the Hornby ones have continuous step boards. They would need to be removed, which is not that simple as the Hornby motorised chassis is cast Mazak including the step boards. Cheers Darius Edited February 29 by Darius43 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Fascinating. Amazing to think those stores trains were still running as late as 1989. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 Details added. Body primed and chassis painted. Now need to build the second MBS to the same level of completion. Cheers Darius 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 What an unusual creature!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimO Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 @Darius43 Amazing work all round, I am interested in your seat upholstery patterns. Where did you source them, looking at your posts I have the impression they are printed on label sheets where you can peel off the backing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Hi Tim, I printed the upholstery patterns on white decal paper using a laser printer and then cut out and applied them to the seats as a regular decal - see one of the earlier posts on this thread. The upholstery pattern “swatches” are on This Website. Cheers Darius 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimO Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Hi Darius, Thanks for the information on the upholstery, I found the earlier references. As others have said, you are prolific. You must have some great references to work from. What glue do you use to glue the etched sides to the cutback plastic coach sides? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Hi Tim, I use superglue. The top edge above the windows is glued first and clamped with bulldog clips. Once that edge is set the centre and bottom edge are glued and clamped. Excess glue squeezed out is quickly wiped away with kitchen roll paper. Cheers Darius 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Restarted the 2-HAL yesterday. Cheers Darius 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 Details added and painted. Homemade decals applied. Glazing fitted. Cheers Darius 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 Interior constructed using plasticard - timber joints scribed on. Kind of looks like a stable in there… Cheers Darius 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 On 3/4/2024 at 11:51 PM, TimO said: ....As others have said, you are prolific. ... It's almost as if he senses that his time upon this Earth is limited, so he's going to build as many models as possible in the remaining lifespan....! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 3 minutes ago, Horsetan said: It's almost as if he senses that his time upon this Earth is limited, so he's going to build as many models as possible in the remaining lifespan....! I’m not sure if I should “like” this post or not… Hang on, I can hear a bell tolling. Cheers Darius 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 That’s the model of King George V you’re about to build…. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 31 minutes ago, Darius43 said: I’m not sure if I should “like” this post or not… Hang on, I can hear a bell tolling. Arthur Kimber, the man behind the Northeastern Kits range of 4mm scale etched brass NER locomotives, is in his 90s and apparently still designing new kits, so..... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 2 minutes ago, Horsetan said: Arthur Kimber, the man behind the Northeastern Kits range of 4mm scale etched brass NER locomotives, is in his 90s and apparently still designing new kits, so..... That’s reassuring. Roger Crombleholme, who bought a standard gauge loco for preservation in 1965, is also still actively designing Irish kits 3 minutes ago, Galteemore said: That’s reassuring. Roger Crombleholme, who bought a standard gauge loco for preservation as long ago as 1965, is also still actively designing Irish kits 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 Basic body and chassis construction completed. Cheers Darius 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 Chassis completed. Cheers Darius 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 Roof conduits etc. added and face applied. Primer on. Cheers Darius 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted Sunday at 12:30 Author Share Posted Sunday at 12:30 Painting completed. Cheers Darius 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted Sunday at 17:49 Author Share Posted Sunday at 17:49 Glazing fitted and decals applied. Cheers Darius 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted Monday at 12:03 Author Share Posted Monday at 12:03 Interior fitted to second coach and light weathering to finish. Cheers Darius 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted Thursday at 07:51 Author Share Posted Thursday at 07:51 Started this week - MTK Ultrasonic Test Train. Cheers Darius 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted Thursday at 19:00 Author Share Posted Thursday at 19:00 Further progress. Cheers Darius 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius43 Posted 17 hours ago Author Share Posted 17 hours ago (edited) Dunpaintin Dunglazing Cheers Darius Edited 17 hours ago by Darius43 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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