Liverbird81 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 anybody know a good donor for NIR gatwick Gen van thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dhu Varren Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 The nearest thing would be a Lima Mk 2b Brake 1st, as the Gatwick Gen van was converted from an NIR Brake Generator Van, which in turn started life as a Mk 2b Brake 1st. Much modification is required, including removal of the passenger accommodation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Blaine Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 The nearest thing would be a Lima Mk 2b Brake 1st, as the Gatwick Gen van was converted from an NIR Brake Generator Van, which in turn started life as a Mk 2b Brake 1st. Much modification is required, including removal of the passenger accommodation. Leave the interior inplace - just seal up all the passenger windows. Ideal beginners project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dhu Varren Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Here is a drawing based on Mk 2b Brake 1st and photographs of 8911. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Liverbird81 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 MaMy thanks dhu varren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Blaine Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Here is a drawing based on Mk 2b Brake 1st and photographs of 8911. [ATTACH=CONFIG]15730[/ATTACH] Not quite accurate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Liverbird81 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Post a reason why it's not accurate please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Blaine Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Post a reason why it's not accurate please Since you said please - the windows that were filled in are still visible, also the window on 1 side beside the guards door is filled in, but the frame still remains...not clear on the drawing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GNRi Milepost 105 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Gatwick Generator Van at Lisburn April 2013, well the one side that is visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dhu Varren Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Since you said please - the windows that were filled in are still visible, also the window on 1 side beside the guards door is filled in, but the frame still remains...not clear on the drawing The windows that were 'filled in' are not visible in the sense of an aperture. There is nothing physical there to be modelled. There may well be some sort of distortion in the panelling where the windows were, but not something that would appear in a drawing. The window beside the guards door has either had the glass removed and replaced with a sheet, or the glazing is still there, but either way it has been painted over with the frame still there. Drawing amended. The one glaring omission that was not mentioned, are the two grilles that should be on one side. I have yet to find dimensions for them, as I do not have a decent picture of that side, and forgot that they were not on the drawing. Temporary amendment done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Glenderg Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 The windows that were 'filled in' are not visible in the sense of an aperture. There is nothing physical there to be modelled. Quite correct Dhu - I believe it's actually an additional plating over that portion of the coach. I've used these photos taken by the most excellent wanderer produce a drawing of 8911 - This is my effort, and I reckon the dims of the "offside" vents are 1241 x 673mm in total, or 2 feet by 4 feet for the opening, and a frame around it. Smashing drawing incidentally! Richie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Blaine Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) Heres one I prepared earlier..... And the finished item,all done a few years ago now... Edited November 2, 2014 by Blaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dhu Varren Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Quite correct Dhu - I believe it's actually an additional plating over that portion of the coach. I've used these photos taken by the most excellent wanderer produce a drawing of 8911 - This is my effort, and I reckon the dims of the "offside" vents are 1241 x 673mm in total, or 2 feet by 4 feet for the opening, and a frame around it. Smashing drawing incidentally! Richie. [ATTACH=CONFIG]15733[/ATTACH] Thanks for posting your drawing. I can now update my own drawing. My drawing is basically an official NIR Mk2c drawing scanned and reworked on my PC copying and pasting original windows and doors, with extra features added as required. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 aclass007 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Model-Irish-Railways-CS10-NIR-Gatwick-generator-van-8911-brass-overlay-kit-/331373531438?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item4d2766d12e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Blaine Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Model-Irish-Railways-CS10-NIR-Gatwick-generator-van-8911-brass-overlay-kit-/331373531438?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item4d2766d12e How much!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Garfield Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 anybody know a good donor for NIR gatwick Gen van thanks You asked a similar question last year: http://irishrailwaymodeller.com/showthread.php/2327-Ex-gatwick-Nir Can you please avoid starting duplicate threads? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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