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Post by transit on Nov 20, 2010 14:21:47 GMT
...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 ....   |
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Post by busman3 on Nov 20, 2010 14:57:31 GMT
How dare you savage such a fine model - you naughty boy
(PLEASE NOTE this is meant to be humberous )
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Post by transit on Nov 20, 2010 15:51:58 GMT
...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 !!!!
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Post by andyrad on Nov 20, 2010 17:13:50 GMT
Brilliant transit! keep us all updated with "in progress" pictures
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Post by transit on Nov 20, 2010 17:43:33 GMT
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 !!  |
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Post by captainsharpe1 on Nov 20, 2010 17:58:45 GMT
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?. |
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Post by transit on Nov 20, 2010 19:03:38 GMT
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
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Post by captainsharpe1 on Nov 20, 2010 19:05:29 GMT
Cant wait!. |
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Post by transit on Nov 20, 2010 19:15:13 GMT
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! |
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Post by andyrad on Nov 21, 2010 9:49:51 GMT
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!
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Post by barrycygnetbus on Nov 21, 2010 9:56:17 GMT
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.
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Post by busman3 on Nov 21, 2010 11:53:39 GMT
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 |
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Post by jamieh on Nov 21, 2010 12:50:02 GMT
Good luck with your project - can't wait to see it  |
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Post by transit on Nov 21, 2010 14:56:24 GMT
...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 !!....  |
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Post by busman3 on Nov 21, 2010 16:26:45 GMT
What a stupid question it's a sheffield bus theres your answer .
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