Simplex body

Sir Clothem Cap · Post by **Sir Clothem Cap** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 1:21 pm

I have a big big train Shunter that I want to rebody as a simplex similar to the one made by hancockshire. Has any one got any photos from different side to help me build?

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 2:28 pm

Can't remember which one but there are lots of simplex images below...

http://narrowperspectives.ukgeeks.co.uk/c1344317.html
http://www.djr12ecg.demon.co.uk/spx/

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:04 pm

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:16 pm

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:57 pm

You might want to consider the FR's "Mary Anne"..........

http://narrowperspectives.ukgeeks.co.uk/p7143950.html

I was considering doing this to a Big Big chassis, but it never happened.

Hancockshire · Post by **Hancockshire** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:01 pm

Woot! I've started a trend!!! The Simplex invasion can commence

Mwahahahahahaha... *coughs*

Can't wait to see progress pal

Hancockshire · Post by **Hancockshire** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:04 pm

Sir Clothem Cap:45969 wrote:The mary ann is the bulletproof version isn't it?

Yeah, the old Mr Chairman was making one if I remember correctly

Sir Clothem Cap · Post by **Sir Clothem Cap** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:06 pm

Hancockshire:45968 wrote:Woot! I've started a trend!!! The Simplex invasion can commence Mwahahahahahaha... *coughs*

Can't wait to see progress pal

is your body scratchbuilt or a kit?

I fancy the version with the exposed sidways radiator rather than the bulletproof. I hadn't realised that most had an apex roof on the cab.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:08 pm

Both above models are scratch built

Dave

Hancockshire · Post by **Hancockshire** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:10 pm

Sir Clothem Cap:45971 wrote:
Hancockshire:45968 wrote:Woot! I've started a trend!!! The Simplex invasion can commence Mwahahahahahaha... *coughs*

Can't wait to see progress pal
is your body scratchbuilt or a kit?

I fancy the version with the exposed sidways radiator rather than the bulletproof. I hadn't realised that most had an apex roof on the cab.

Well now you do

I scratch built mine from drawings that Dave posted to me. If I can remember where I put the drawings, I could post up some dimensions if you like

Sir Clothem Cap · Post by **Sir Clothem Cap** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:12 pm

That would be handy. I will post a picture of the chassis. I think I may have to be inventive about the batterys

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:19 pm

If you did decide to do Mary Ann then the thread of the one I made is under electric locomotives titled mary ann.

Hancockshire · Post by **Hancockshire** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:22 pm

Sir Clothem Cap:45974 wrote:That would be handy. I will post a picture of the chassis. I think I may have to be inventive about the batterys

Problem, I've found the drawings but now I can't find my ruler. Sorry

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:34 pm

Sir Clothem Cap · Post by **Sir Clothem Cap** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:36 pm

Mine will be of ply wood but that photo give a boost to the planning.

TonyW · Post by **TonyW** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:37 pm

Dave:45972 wrote:Both above models are scratch built

I really like your models Dave ... what are they made from? It looks like aluminium, but you are a braver man than I to use that non-paint-sticking non-solderable stuff!

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:37 pm

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:42 pm

Hi

I use anything that i can get for nothing

Dave

90733 · Post by **90733** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:54 pm

Tempting me to do some little industrial diesels now

Keep the pics coming Dave

I like them, there cool :d

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Sun Jan 02, 2011 5:16 pm

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