transit
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Post by transit on Jan 27, 2011 20:06:42 GMT
... a piece of plastic or thin steel is glued to the rear of the unwanted window , and then filled with car body filler.
Pics of the Metrobus conversion (Big Stuff ! - SYT 496 ) - show the staircase and side destinations filled like this .
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Post by 02southeranc on Feb 18, 2011 21:55:03 GMT
Hope things are going to plan, transit. Don't want to pester you for update pictures though!
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andyrad
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Post by andyrad on Mar 14, 2011 15:31:36 GMT
me niether but heres something which may help from this superb collection on flickR flic.kr/p/9n2vjL |
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2011 19:20:07 GMT
Any news on how this model is progressing?
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transit
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Post by transit on May 23, 2011 19:41:22 GMT
Hi Jasem , Not as much done as i would have liked !, but heres the latest update : Front doors changed from 2 to 4 leaf , then painted SYT cream. Front end reshaped with sheet aluminium and body filler. Long side destination shortened to route number size. Rear wheelarches moved 3mm to the rear , and all four arches enlarged to accept correct higher profile tyres - this will also mean a major cut & shut to the chassis to extend the wheelbase (thanks Captain!) Relocated fuel filler inlet on o/s      |
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Post by cheifgaz on May 23, 2011 19:43:39 GMT
Looking good transit keep up the good work  |
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Post by The Captain on May 23, 2011 19:47:08 GMT
Coming along nicely. |
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2011 19:49:09 GMT
Thanks for the update Transit. The model appears to be coming along well.
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Post by barrycygnetbus on May 24, 2011 8:31:17 GMT
A great job Transit, cannot wait to see it finished.
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transit
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Post by transit on May 24, 2011 8:48:24 GMT
....thanks for the positive comments guys ! - hope to get the rear end done and get it into primer over the next couple of weeks .
Seriously thinking of making it into 2450 , the preserved trolleybus at Sandtoft .
What do you think ?
It will certainly be a challenge to me regarding the livery and trnsfers ect , and those poles on the roof !!!
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Post by barrycygnetbus on May 24, 2011 11:52:43 GMT
Two words, You're Mad, but would be great to see.
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Post by andyrad on May 24, 2011 17:47:10 GMT
very good transit. cant wait to see the finished result
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2011 20:19:22 GMT
Coming along very nicely Transit, I can't wait to see the finished result. |
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Post by transit on Jun 10, 2011 15:56:51 GMT
....managed to get the rear end almost done ! - made up from thin ally sheet and car body filler . The rear lights are much higher on the trolleybus and the engine cover is also slightly different to the standard Doms ....  ...since the above pic , i raised the route no. box 1mm , and filled in the blue vent inserts , as i can represent them better with transfer mesh. New o/s emergency door with correct size window made from plasticard....  ...next to do the roof details and the laborious beading and body mouldings ! |
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