PaulMac Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) Hi guys, I have some Hornby, Airfix and Lima Mark 2 air-cons I'm looking to convert and repaint into IE InterCity livery. Please could anyone let me know which is the best source for an EGV conversion kit for these? Similarly, does anyone have parts available for converting Lima Mk3 SO carriages into IE push-pull standards? Thanks Paul Edited June 25, 2020 by PaulMac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flange lubricator Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Studio scale models http://www.studio-scale-models.com/ do brass overlay's for the Mk2 EGV and Mk3 push pull . If you want to bring the Hornby and Airfix Mk2's into the 21st century Shawplan http://www.shawplan.com/extreme_coachandunit_Laserglaze_4mm.html do very nice laserglaze units for them . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm171 kk Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 I saw on Facebook a, couple of days ago that someone is 3d printing the plug doors for converting BR Mk3s into Irish ones. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricanemk1c Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) "Midland Valenta" on Facebook is looking at doing them https://www.facebook.com/MidlandValenta/ Edited June 26, 2020 by hurricanemk1c 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMac Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 Thank you all very much for your very kind and helpful replies. I've been in touch with Midland Valenta 3D Prints via Facebook and the Lima Mk3 coach end is definitely something which will be included in my IE push-pull conversions. I have four SOs I bought as "spares or repair" which are complete apart from ends and bogies, the latter isn't an issue, as I can either modify the coaches to take altered old Hornby bogies or use the Southern Pride bogie kits with them. The set I'm intending to build will include the unique Cafe/Bar coach, which I intend converting from a Lima Mk3 TGS, but I'm not intending to go down the "straight repaint" route with that one, as it's incorrect to do it that way. As I'm in the UK, I haven't a lot of information to hand about the Mk3 Cafe/Bar. In addition, I've emailed Studio Scale Models regarding their Mk2 EGV conversion kit and Mk3 push-pull conversion parts/decals. Just waiting a reply to that at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricanemk1c Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Just be warned 6402 was different to the other plug door vehicles. The actual door itself is the same but as it was a rebuild rather than built new their are differences. 6402 on the left 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Shrives Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 https://photos.smugmug.com/2014-photos/October-2014/i-Rj5dqS6/0/005ce54f/M/DSC_5784-M.jpg 6402 in some distress. Robert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 On 6/29/2020 at 11:45 AM, hurricanemk1c said: Just be warned 6402 was different to the other plug door vehicles. The actual door itself is the same but as it was a rebuild rather than built new their are differences. 6402 on the left Great photo. That's really useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveController Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Looks like the 6402's door is IP68 rated (with the window up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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