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[NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class]

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

[NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class]

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!

[StevieB]

Georgeconna also had one for sale on eBay recently.

Stephen

[Georgeconna]

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!

 

[StevieB]

They were that bad, then.

Stephen

[Georgeconna]

41 minutes ago, StevieB said:

They were that bad, then.

Stephen

Just not my Cuppa. Too much messing for my liking.

[NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class]

 

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

[Robert Shrives]

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 

 

[Georgeconna]

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.

 

[NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class]

Interesting! Many thanks

NIR 450 ‘Castle’ Class