NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) I have decided to start this thread before the parts have arrived. What it will comprise of; -MIR Brass Overlays for Mk2b coaches (link; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aid-To-Scratchbuilding-Kit-For-NIR-80-Class-DEMU-InterCity-Livery/114194340972?hash=item1a96835c6c:g:ZtAAAOSwQNNeaWRU) - RECEIVED 29/04 -Mk2 coaches as a base, probably Lima -Replica Railways 64’ motorised chassis (link; http://www.replicarailways.co.uk/die-cast-chassis/chassis-variants) - RECEIVED -Phoenix paints - RECEIVED -Some other features which I won’t disclose now Overlays are due next week. Once they arrive, I will measure them and work out which coaches I would like to use. I can’t wait to get started! Stay safe everyone, NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class Edited May 13, 2020 by NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Elated to find this on my doorstep this morning - I’ve only unwrapped the DMBS sides for now. I think I’ll go for Lima Mk2b or 2c coaches. That’s all I’m saying for now. Can’t wait to have it finished! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Georgeconna also had one for sale on eBay recently. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, StevieB said: Georgeconna also had one for sale on eBay recently. Stephen Sold 2 in the past two weeks, Need to finish one off now soon and never want to see one again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieB Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 They were that bad, then. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 41 minutes ago, StevieB said: They were that bad, then. Stephen Just not my Cuppa. Too much messing for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) On 4/29/2020 at 4:38 PM, StevieB said: Georgeconna also had one for sale on eBay recently. Stephen Yes I saw that, sadly didn’t buy it in time. Which donors did you use George? Good luck with yours! Edited April 30, 2020 by NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Hi got several part built looked to making a comet style kit with a brass end vice the overlay road as it means less chopping about with ends available as parts and better bogies available than the lima offerings. Robert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeconna Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 On 4/30/2020 at 4:55 PM, NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class said: Yes I saw that, sadly didn’t buy it in time. Which donors did you use George? Good luck with yours! Class 73 for power and some Airfix Mk.2s for the Non powered yokes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 Interesting! Many thanks NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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