Hi,
I was wondering if anyone else had thought about what existing models could be coverted into other type/classes. Currently I am thinking about two possible conversions, both using Union Mills models as a starting point.
The first is a conversion of a B12 into a B2 as previously discussed on these boards. The two main problems I can see with this are that the wheel base isn't even close between the two and second that the B12 is slightly shorter than a B2. Would this really be noticeable in N gauge?
The second I have a little more hope about which is to convert a J25 into a J15. The main changes I can see but looking at pictures are moving the dome forward, changing the cab into a GER one and fettling a GER tender using BH Enterprise kit and a Fleischmann tender drive I have. However, the boiler looks like it might be pitched slightly higher on the J25 compared to the J15 - any thoughts?
Cheers
N Gauge conversions
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N Gauge conversions
Steve
C2 no. 3271
Hi Steve,
How about a Union Mills Q2 and B12 into C2 no. 3271? This had inside cylinders and should be an easy enough conversion along the lines of your C1.
Alan
How about a Union Mills Q2 and B12 into C2 no. 3271? This had inside cylinders and should be an easy enough conversion along the lines of your C1.
Alan
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Re: N Gauge conversions
To restart and old thread.
Looking at making a Union Mills J11 into a GCR Class 2 (LNER D7). Ok, so the boiler is 1.2mm too wide in diameter and the firebox 1mm too short, but with a new footplate and splashers on a basic 4-4-0 chassis, it looks like a pretty simple conversion
Will
Looking at making a Union Mills J11 into a GCR Class 2 (LNER D7). Ok, so the boiler is 1.2mm too wide in diameter and the firebox 1mm too short, but with a new footplate and splashers on a basic 4-4-0 chassis, it looks like a pretty simple conversion
Will
Re: N Gauge conversions
Thanks Will,
I've been thinking about using the V2 to produce a more accurate A1/A3 body. Lengthen the boiler, modify the cab and add splashers and you're almost there... Now can the V2 chassis be modified into a 4-6-2 arrangement with correct valve gear?
I've been thinking about using the V2 to produce a more accurate A1/A3 body. Lengthen the boiler, modify the cab and add splashers and you're almost there... Now can the V2 chassis be modified into a 4-6-2 arrangement with correct valve gear?
Steve