Mk3 conversion question

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

I have some Mk3 EGV brass sides that I want to use. Any recommendations on the best donor coach to use thats easy to work with (Lima/Hornby/Bachmann/Jouef/other?) Ty

[BabyGM]

I used a Lima mk 3

It was nice and easy to work with because of the removable roof

eBay is probably the best place to find one

[enterprise207]

suppose it would work on any

[Shinkansen]

If I were going to do this conversion again, I would start with one of the newer type Hornby Mk3 coaches as a base. Available new from Hattons (Stock code R4415B). The reason being the body + glazing lift away from the chassis all in one piece. It would make painting, reassembly heaps easier as you dont have to worry about chipping the paint. There should be a picture on my workbench of one of these type coaches opened up. I used an older Hornby coach for my egv, The standards and first class were all of the newer type.

Hope its a help

Tom

[irishthump]

suppose it would work on any

 

Except the older Hornby mk3's, these are too short for the brass etched sides. (I'm assuming you're using Weshty's kit.)