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New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:00 pm
by ge_rik
Took a bit of time off from other projects (eg LGB coupling replacement) to convert an LGB US style box van which had been sitting on the shelf for a couple of years ......
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..... and converting it into something a bit more UK ish
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Rik
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Doesn't bear close scrutiny (as with most of my builds and bashes), but I think it will look OK rattling along with the rest of my stock on a mixed goods train.

Rik

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:06 pm
by Dwayne
Looks good. :thumbright:

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:10 pm
by CSL
I like it! (Thinks: if that doesn't bear scrutiny, just wait 'til I post a close-up of a wagon...)

I'm sure it's posted somewhere else, but what kind of coupling do you use (now)?

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:13 pm
by tom_tom_go
That's why all new comers should go 45mm, more choice!

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:27 pm
by ge_rik
CSL wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 8:10 pm I'm sure it's posted somewhere else, but what kind of coupling do you use (now)?
It's my own version of an LGB hook and loop with a narrower profile so it looks less obtrusive. I'm still working on perfecting them, but this thread shows work in progress - https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic ... 30#p136491

Rik

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:30 pm
by Peter Butler
tom_tom_go wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:13 pm That's why all new comers should go 45mm, more choice!
Not convinced that's true Tom, more RTR maybe but almost all of it American or European. But if you are able to convert to UK style then go for it. I'm sure there has been a lot of 'bashing' done by Rik to achieve this conversion and perhaps his blog will explain?

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:03 pm
by IanC
The van looks good. In a train it's origins won't be noticed.

Ian

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:05 pm
by ge_rik
Peter Butler wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:30 pm ........ perhaps his blog will explain?
Hopefully, quite soon .....
(Though minimal bashing was involved)

Rik

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:07 pm
by ge_rik
IanC wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:03 pm In a train it's origins won't be noticed.
Given most of my rolling stock is bashed or beaten into submission from various sources, it'll be highly likely - well that's the plan .... :)

Rik

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:33 pm
by tom_tom_go
There is far more choice in running 45mm for RTR in rolling stock and locos that are also up for kit bashing.

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:31 am
by ge_rik
Now written-up the bash for anyone interested......
https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/0 ... x-car.html

Rik

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:51 am
by FWLR
Very nice Rik…. :thumbright:

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 11:52 am
by FWLR
tom_tom_go wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:13 pm That's why all new comers should go 45mm, more choice!
Nah, I like 32mm better…. :thumbright: :thumbright: :lol: :lol:

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:56 am
by IrishPeter
Nice bash. Reminds me a little of some shaky looking vans the GSR built for the West Clare section in the 1920s except the roof is a lot "squarer" in your version.

I am not much into the Battle of the Gauges. I like to keep things Broad Church here, so I do a bit of 45mm and some 32mm as well. My mainline - Irish 3' gauge is inside and 45mm, and the outdoor 32mm line is going to be a 'bit of fun.'

Peter in Va

Re: New arrival on the PLR

Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:33 am
by FWLR
Neither am I Peter, the comment was tongue-in-cheek…. :thumbright: