Penbits class 46 chassis build

[Roomey]

Just started on a penbits class 46 chassis this will be the forth kit from them I’ve built

Nice and straight forward with great instructions

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[Re6/6]

More pictures would be great as you proceed Dave please!

[Hardwicke]

I have a couple of other classes but still too scared to chop the plastic loco bogies yet...

[Lord Colnago]

Just go steady Michael, follow the instructions, which are excellent, and you should get there. I felt the same when I did it and it was much easier than I expected. Good luck.

John.

[Crepello]

I have a couple of other classes but still too scared to chop the plastic loco bogies yet...

Don't forget that Bachmann's spares service is very good, and reasonably priced!

[John Donnelly]

Got one of these around 95% complete in the round tuit pile..

[Roomey]

done bogie two

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[Roomey]

Bit of work done on penbits 45 bogie more or less completed

[Hardwicke]

I have a couple of other classes but still too scared to chop the plastic loco bogies yet...

Don't forget that Bachmann's spares service is very good, and reasonably priced!

I bought some spare bogies last summer

[Roomey]

I have finished a bit more both bogies complete and test fitting them together now

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[Roomey]

Bit more work done on the 46 chassis now complete, just starting adding underframe detail

[Proton]

Dave,
What arrangement did you use for electrical pick up? I have used the so-called American method, with one side of wheels shorted. However, there is precious little space behind the wheels to arrange a shorting wire, and I want to convert my four kits to phosphor bronze collection.
John

[Roomey]

I used little copper clad pads glue on the side of the inner chassis with contact wire to the wheels it tight but works well

[Proton]

I used little copper clad pads glue on the side of the inner chassis with contact wire to the wheels it tight but works well

Thanks for that, I'll try it out.
J

[Roomey]

So the detail parts on the chassis are all painted the body has been painted and is now awaiting weathering

[ClikC]

Very inspiring, Great stuff, I have two Class 40 kits I really should have built by now!

Regards

Matt

[Hardwicke]

Gives me the confidence to build mine now