oldknotty Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 i am rebuilding my Lima class 73 and i need a new set of horns , where can i get replacements , plastic or metal ?? Thanks martin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Hi- A1 Models or Markits do the correct horns, not sure where you can get them from but got mine through PMs on here etc.. both are brass ones HTH NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crompton 33 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 howes of oxford do A1 parts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 howes of oxford do A1 parts. Hi- Not showing on the website unless the stock isnt advertised on there? NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEngineShed Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 http://www.kato-unitrack.co.uk/a1-models-class-73-parts-19244-0.html Out of stock and no photos, but the list of parts is listed at the link above. No association with MG Sharp other than having ordered from them a few times. Some of the A1 etched parts are dated; the Class 73 etches are fine. I have a couple of A7301 sets that were purchased for a non-Class 73 project. They aren't up to the latest Shawplan standard, but they were quite acceptable for my purposes... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldknotty Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Well after much looking about and much head scratching i have decided to build a heinz 57 type class 73 ,I am going to use parts that i am buying .Like laser glazing and etched bits and bobs and i found the old motor chassis from an old Heljan diesel so i am butchering that to power the 73 :-) A right mish mash but i don't care it is cheap and gives me practice and fun and lightens my spares box :-) I will let you know how i go on and post pics soon :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Hi - yeah why not? Ive used all sorts of parts for my projects, why stick to just one sole detailing kit, there are many models out there that can donate parts... NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldknotty Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Hi - yeah why not? Ive used all sorts of parts for my projects, why stick to just one sole detailing kit, there are many models out there that can donate parts... NL All I need to source now is some horns :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Rite Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 All I need to source now is some horns :-) Replica Railways do a 'dress up' kit for their MLV (still waiting for its release!) which have the best horns I've tried, I have tried white metal (variable) turned brass from Markits, which I soldered to a scrap of etched brass which defied being glued to the Lima plastic, for me the RR horns are brilliant just a couple of drilled holes and some solvent - problem solved. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vac_basher Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I've used some horns which came either from a Bachmann Deltic or a Bachmann 37. And remember, Lima got them back to front, so you'll need to put the long one on the drivers side!! If you want you can see some photos of my 73 here: post #120 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/51787-a-class-73-in-p4-for-st-mary-hoo/page__st__100__gopid__812668 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted October 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 14, 2012 I can throughly reccomend the Replica MLV EMU ends parts kit. Used them myself to improve the Hornby VEP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldknotty Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 here are the pictures so far of my progress with the class 73 project Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldknotty Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 had a great chat with Brian of Shawplan today and placed an order for some class 73 bits with him :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vac_basher Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 That's looking very nice. I noticed you changed the handrails on yours. I thought the moulded ones were nicly done so I didn't botther. One thing I notice on yours, wouldn't you have been better off passing the headlight wires under the cabs? (And you've just given me the idea to add inside cab lights to mine!) Looking forward to seeing it finished Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vac_basher Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Well, that didn't go to plan. After having fitted a spare set of Hornby Class 50 cab interiors (similar English Electric ergonomics isn't it) i went to test the light with a 9v battery and the bulbs blew. Think I should've put a resistor in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldknotty Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 A couple of progress pics and the finished model , all running smoothly , I am well pleased with it :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JZ Posted December 10, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2012 Looks like an interseting conversion. I've done two 73s, using stretched Bachmann class 20 chassis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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