kevin_gal Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) What would be the best starting point for creating a model of the mk3 DVT 6105? Are there any BR units that could be modded easily? I believe 6105 is stored at Moyasta so I was thinking of maybe taking a trip down and get detailed photos. Although I wonder what state it is currently in... Studio Scale Models have a Mk3 DVT windows kit, is this intended to be used on a standard mk3 coach? http://www.studio-scale-models.com/img/K52.jpg Edited June 6, 2022 by kevin_gal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I reckon this would be the best starting point;- https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=973&search=mk3+dvt Eoin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_gal Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Thanks for the link. I did some searching on the web and didn't see that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meathdane Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 4 hours ago, murrayec said: I reckon this would be the best starting point;- https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=973&search=mk3+dvt Eoin Not to hijack the thread, but has anyone got a guide on this kit/personal experience with it? I.e - what comes in the kit/modifications to the Chassis required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 6 hours ago, meathdane said: Not to hijack the thread, but has anyone got a guide on this kit/personal experience with it? I.e - what comes in the kit/modifications to the Chassis required The one I saw you get a lovely piece of wood for the chassis.... 12 hours ago, kevin_gal said: What would be the best starting point for creating a model of the mk3 DVT 6105? Are there any BR units that could be modded easily? I believe 6105 is stored at Moyasta so I was thinking of maybe taking a trip down and get detailed photos. Although I wonder what state it is currently in... Studio Scale Models have a Mk3 DVT windows kit, is this intended to be used on a standard mk3 coach? http://www.studio-scale-models.com/img/K52.jpg That is a good starting point, the cab is inclined ever so slightly back so you will need to remove the end of the Mk3 and make a new end, and the windscreen is the same size as a standard Mk3 window BUT - I'd hang on for a year or two, as these have been announced by Murphy Models in RTR 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob229 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Anyone know if the Mk3 control car/Dvt were available previously in RTR from Bachmann/Murphy Models? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murrayec Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 7 hours ago, meathdane said: Not to hijack the thread, but has anyone got a guide on this kit/personal experience with it? I.e - what comes in the kit/modifications to the Chassis required This is what you get from DC Kits;- The rest is up to yourself. Eoin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Dont think so, i could be wrong. I think silver fox did one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcorkrailway Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 39 minutes ago, Blaine said: BUT - I'd hang on for a year or two, as these have been announced by Murphy Models in RTR Exactly this , if you buy one now, it’s garunteed to become next to worthless when the new one gets released. I would hold off and either wait for people to sell there old mk 3 DVT’s for the fraction of the price or buy the new Murphy models one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_gal Posted June 8, 2022 Author Share Posted June 8, 2022 Yes, I think I should be patient and wait for the Murphy Models set. I have a Murphy Models 121 locomotive here, number 124, so looking to get a suitable coach set for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 On 7/6/2022 at 10:21 AM, Sean said: Dont think so, i could be wrong. I think silver fox did one. You're not wrong - I remember seeing them on the Silverfox site alright. A google search brought up this hit from Marks site for the full 3 car set: http://www.marksmodels.com/?pid=18517 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 My silverfox one came with set of etches for the sliding window frame units and after flash removed from buffers was an easy repaint. I was going to use an older Jouef chassis as a starting point but then found tucked indie the body was a resin centre section belly tanks complete with cutout for the gen set. So I cut some 2mm plasticcard as a chassis and was going to fit the jouef interior. However this all in the to do mountain range as I was able to obtain 3 coaches and driver as rtr models in Silver fox boxes - and very good it is to. I will also support MM and his forthcoming MK3 models so will end up with three. So I guess doing the first two which had Linke Hoffmann- bushe dart style bogies would be "fun" to vary the view. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Robert Shrives said: So I guess doing the first two which had Linke Hoffmann- bushe dart style bogies would be "fun" to vary the view. Robert They did initially for Dublin suburban work with the 121's, which restricted them to 70mph but later gained the Mk3 BT10's when they needed to go faster with 201 power 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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