D Class build

[ger711]

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

[Mike 84C]

ger711 thats looking good! A lot more cut and shut than with my tank engine,keep the photos coming.

Mike

[Weshty]

Great inspiration there Mick.

[heirflick]

excelent....well done. looking forward to the finish!

[BosKonay]

Looks fantastic!! Much more adventurous than a respray and worth every minute!

[Kirley]

Great tips there, I have a Bachmann Class 08 waiting to be done, thanks for showing the extra details.

[ger711]

Here's the finished D301 well almost. I need to apply some more weathering. Thanks to SSM for the decals.

 

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[Tarabuses]

A very nice model.

[BosKonay]

Very tasty - and can we have more layout pics too please!!

[josefstadt]

Certainly captures the look of the original. Excellent work.

[Dave]

Lovely job, love the brake van

[Sulzer201]

Great job and now a lovely Irish shunter

[heirflick]

hat off to you - superb!

[scahalane]

Nice job, well done.

[Mike 84C]

Excellent job,well done. I look forward to your next conversion and the brake van does look rather tasty!!

[Weshty]

Ger, lovely job done on both!

[jhb171achill]

Congratulations! Absolutely excellent, very authentic model.

[Weshty]

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.

[Guest hidden-agenda]

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 .

[Warbonnet]

 

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.

[Weshty]

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.