Metrobus into Dominator !!! (Read 8,497 times)

[transit]

...i have decided to take on the major task of coverting a large scale 1/24 London style Metrobus hopefully into a South Yorkshire standard Dominator !!!
After some research , i have decided the basic shell has the same dimensions , although major work includes :
file off all current body mouldings
total new front and rear reshaping
convert to single "stepped" door
deepen all upper and lower side windows
relocate o/s stair window - add new window
redesign all interior , move staircase/ doorway panels ect
replace all new body mouldings and glazing ect before final livery paint

So, as you may know , this will certainly be a challange !
No turning back now - i currently have the model soaking in paint stripper as i speak !!!

I will keep updating as i go along , so heres pic no. 1 of the said London Metrobus doner model ....

[busman3]

How dare you savage such a fine model - you naughty boy


(PLEASE NOTE this is meant to be humberous )

[transit]

...i know , i know , --- but they just keep releasing London spec models/liveries , and dont cater for us ooop north , so reluctantly some "butchering" is required to make a local one !!!!

[andyrad]

Brilliant transit! keep us all updated with "in progress" pictures

[transit]

Nov 20, 2010 17:13:50 GMT andyrad said:

Brilliant transit! keep us all updated with "in progress" pictures

...will do Andy ! - and i know how how high you admire the Doms , so i hope i can do justice , and you will be happy with the end result !!

[captainsharpe1]

Are you planning on fitting proper sized wheels to the MCW/Dominator conversion as the MCW used smaller tyres then the Dominator which made them look taller?.

Also will it be 2100 or one of the later 2400s?.

[transit]

At the moment , it looks like a later style batch - C reg on - with sloping rear skirt .
As regards the wheels , i think that is one of the least problems ! - i will get the height right probably reshaping the wheelarches ect - but thanks for the advice - i will be happy if it just "looks" right in the end considering all the expense and labour it will inevetably involve ! - i could prob bought a real one !
Any further comments as regards advice / livery preferences ect would be appreciated

[captainsharpe1]

Cant wait!.

[transit]

Nov 20, 2010 19:05:29 GMT @captainsharpe1 said:

Cant wait!.

...neither can i ! - just spent the afternoon disassembling the model and stripping all the paint off and grinding the shell smooth - OMG ! pics tommorow!

[andyrad]

If you make it C877JWE (2457) that still survives at Tinsley in first livery but would be best in "standard" SYT livery I think, just my opinion but looking forwards to seeing the completed model AND the "in progress" pics!

[barrycygnetbus]

Good luck, i think you are slightly mad, but hope it come out great when you have finished. The only conversion i have ever tackled was open topping a vehicle and that was a long time ago. Don't seem to get the time at the moment. Must try those paper buses.

[busman3]

Nov 21, 2010 9:56:17 GMT @barrycygnetbus said:

Good luck, i think you are slightly mad, but hope it come out great when you have finished. The only conversion i have ever tackled was open topping a vehicle and that was a long time ago. Don't seem to get the time at the moment. Must try those paper buses.

;D ;D

[jamieh]

Good luck with your project - can't wait to see it

[transit]

...thanks for the comments so far guys ! - heres the prob at the moment , which of the many liveries to choose !!!!
Some of the livery choices here , and thats without mentioning the "overall ad" ones !!....

[busman3]

What a stupid question it's a sheffield bus theres your answer .