Excellent Kevin. You were a magician squeezing all that equipment into such a small space. Smart to take a picture when you started. Great signal box. Rob
Mmm, fair enough, thought I'd ask. I phoned them for the first time, and got a very rude response. I sent them a message online about it too, and it wasn't much better, although after a few emails the messages begun to improve. They wrote 'We do have a member of staff here who can come across a bit abrupt at times, but we have a lot of customers who appreciate his 'directness'.' Not impressed. Guess what - they didn't get a sale. I noticed a few other people have also had some complaints here on YT, so thought I'd ask you as you are near to them. Problem for me is the first dealings can affect you ever dealing with a company again. Laurie.
Calvertfilm hi Laurie I know who you are talking about , you need to meet him he is a real character but as you say not the best telephone manner but he is very accommodating cheers Kevin
Hi Kevin, Great video. I think you have been reading my mind! I recently discovered that Base Toys are not diecast but predominantly made of plastic and have decidec that they are ideal for Faller conversions. I have a few in stock now so when I get bored with the layout build I can have a go at something. That signal box is looking really good. I have recently discovered Justin's range of laser cut kits and will be using some soon. He head seems to be burtsing with ideas and I get quite dizzy sometimes reading his news letters!....John
Canal Sidings Model Railway thanks John the conversion has gone well will have to try changing the resistor like your idea of slowing it down I find it is pushing it off the guide wire on a curve that I have that is sloping , as for the windows they are going to work well Justin is great only spoke to him about making them and had them on my workbench within seven days , he is always looking for new ideas if you have any give him a try cheers Kevin
I know it's been many years since you did this, but I thinkI got the same bus, and want to remove the body off, any pointers, you did it off camera quickly on the video.... if you have any pointers, greatly interested !
@@kevintregunna Can you please explain me how you keep the roling stock on the track ? What's the real technology behind ? I would like to make my own handmade cars from Hot wheels scale model cars !
Kevin excellent job on the conversion mate ,there fiddly thing to build but fun when you see them running the road ,like the window for the signal box ,that sigh is the coolest thing out so small and lot of detail is it 3d printed or laser engraved..cheers Ron
Hi Kevin, I was dubious how this would end up at first but your skills are pretty amazing and the final result is great. Im currently in a similar boat, im trying to find a donor vehicle for my merc sprinter. I've tried it against a couple of bedford trucks, it would fit in just fine if i follow your lead, unfortunately the wheels are too small. Still looking tthough As a matter of interest whats the wheelbase on the coach before modification please? Keep up the good work
Thanks Phil the bus chassis I don’t know the wheel base but I didn’t alter that it just fitted perfectly for that parcel van the Mercedes 307 tipper I did fitted on a faller car chassis
The BMC (also marketed Austin, Leyland) thrupenny bit cab is a lot more suited to Cornwall than the German city bus, Great conversion - what's next the Ford Cargo in the background? when you taking orders? lol. I believe they were stopped in production after too many drivers stepped out onto oncoming traffic exiting the cabs, I can remember the Corona & the local bakers using them, showing my age. Perranwell signal box is coming on well, look forward to end results putting levers in? (Refer to Truro video).
vince halls hi Vince when I seen it at the Taunton show I thought it would be perfect and only £5.00 worked a treat ,the signal box will be back on the bench this week and funnily enough got hold of a new set of levers at Taunton show can't be a signal box without levers !! Cheers kevin
Impressive lorry conversion Kevin..will there be more to come? It's a great shame you can't find a way of gearing it down to run slower. Windows look very good. Cheers, Bob
That must have been very satisfying to see that van go round the track of the road after the conversion and it went really well too. Is there a way of slowing it down by some trick electrical work like putting in some form of resistor thingy (I haven't a clue what I'm talking about here!) but just something to give it a more realistic speed. Those windows look like a work of art Kevin, the box will look fabulous once you have put your final magical touch on it. ;-) .............Graham
Graham Foulston thanks Graham got to change the resistor to a larger one to slow it down will come back to that once the signal box is done cheers Kevin
Arh, so I was right then in saying that the resistor needs changing to slow it down - I'm beginning to learn some things about this electrikery malarky at long last !! lol. ..............Graham
I don't think I would have tried to change over the body. I would have messed it up. The windows look really good. Its great to have things custom made for the layout. Scott
Wonderful van conversion, it has given me an idea to do something similar. We used to see them in our area as Sunblest bread vans in the 1970's. What are your thoughts on the model itself? I thought it was a tad overscale compared to Base Toys other lorries, but that could just be me. I am working on a 1:76 scale full radio control Ford 7000 tractor with working loader and rear hitch!! (god help me) Matchbox Superfast body with scratchbuilt chassis and micro electronics plus 2.4Ghz radio unit.....i digress.
A real one? I love those old Ford tractors. It's been about 30 years since iv'e driven one, bet i can still remember how! There are of course no official 1:76 Fords of that era (yet) but the old Matchbox model scales about right, the bonnet shape isn't bad, and the cab profile looks about right. The wheels are rubbish, but i'll be using the wheels off a Wiking 1:87 tractor. Here is a link to the electronics i'll be using, if you'd care to look - - - www.sol-expert-group.de/1-87-model-building/Complete-sets-for-1-87-models/Complete-sets-for-1-87-lorry-2-4-GHz/BASIC-PLUS-complete-set-2-4-GHz-for-1-87-lorry::871.html
Andy Hart yes a real one bought in north wales found it was originally from Cornwall needs a fair bit of work , engine rebuilt now need to learn to weld to refurbish the cab , so. The railway has taken a bit of a back seat , will take a look at the link
I am quite jealous! If i had a bit of land i would get one myself, i love tractors. If you are new to welding, may i suggest a MIG rather than an ARC. ARC welders get very hot, and will blow through thin metal quicker than a knife through butter. If you are going to do a lot of welding, have you a mate that can teach you? Or maybe do an evening class?
Matthew Snowden Shunter Guy wasn't happy had to do the conversion a shit or bust moment ,the plates not had a price on them yet but don't think going by what Justin charges will be too expensive
Excellent Kevin. You were a magician squeezing all that equipment into such a small space. Smart to take a picture when you started. Great signal box. Rob
Rob McCrain thanks rob really pleased with the signal box cheers kevin
Very nice. The driver drives in the centre of the road - much like people in Essex do lol. Smart conversion, and a push fit too. Perfect. Laurie.
Calvertfilm lot of country lines in cornwall Laurie!! Cheers Kevin
True. You anywhere near Kernow? They any good?
Calvertfilm about 10 miles the only shop of any merit in Cornwall
Mmm, fair enough, thought I'd ask. I phoned them for the first time, and got a very rude response. I sent them a message online about it too, and it wasn't much better, although after a few emails the messages begun to improve. They wrote 'We do have a member of staff here who can come across a bit abrupt at times, but
we have a lot of customers who appreciate his 'directness'.'
Not impressed. Guess what - they didn't get a sale.
I noticed a few other people have also had some complaints here on YT, so thought I'd ask you as you are near to them.
Problem for me is the first dealings can affect you ever dealing with a company again. Laurie.
Calvertfilm hi Laurie I know who you are talking about , you need to meet him he is a real character but as you say not the best telephone manner but he is very accommodating cheers Kevin
Great looking Lorry, and those windows look great
Steve Jarvis thanks Steve
Excellent conversion Kevin, works very well. Windows are looking very good, looking forward to seeing them installed...Simon
Liverton -Simon thanks Simon just starting to put the windows together cheers Kevin
Enjoyed that update Kevin and well done on the conversion 😉👍
Goodison Road Model Railway thanks very much
Hi Kevin, Great video. I think you have been reading my mind! I recently discovered that Base Toys are not diecast but predominantly made of plastic and have decidec that they are ideal for Faller conversions. I have a few in stock now so when I get bored with the layout build I can have a go at something.
That signal box is looking really good. I have recently discovered Justin's range of laser cut kits and will be using some soon. He head seems to be burtsing with ideas and I get quite dizzy sometimes reading his news letters!....John
Canal Sidings Model Railway thanks John the conversion has gone well will have to try changing the resistor like your idea of slowing it down I find it is pushing it off the guide wire on a curve that I have that is sloping , as for the windows they are going to work well Justin is great only spoke to him about making them and had them on my workbench within seven days , he is always looking for new ideas if you have any give him a try cheers Kevin
That's a great conversion on the lorry....
Tillingbourne and Yew Trees thanks very much
Greetings, do you know what kind of motor, battery, switch and charging port are used? In simple, I want to know about the components used.
@@danyalahmed384 sorry no I don’t it came as a kit from faller
@@kevintregunna It's amazing to see that you are still replying to people after 7 years.
Always try too
Great work as always Kevin 👌👌👍
That looks so fantastic or should i say vantastic!
Kev Blue thanks Kev
I know it's been many years since you did this, but I thinkI got the same bus, and want to remove the body off, any pointers, you did it off camera quickly on the video.... if you have any pointers, greatly interested !
Sorry only just seen your comment hopefully you have got sorted
@@kevintregunna a;as that project has been on hold :(
Are the batteries rechargeable ? How does the power supply really work ?
Yes rechargeable batteries and they last a long time between charging
@@kevintregunna Can you please explain me how you keep the roling stock on the track ? What's the real technology behind ? I would like to make my own handmade cars from Hot wheels scale model cars !
@@D-M-W it runs around on a steel wire with a magnet on the car
Kevin excellent job on the conversion mate ,there fiddly thing to build but fun when you see them running the road ,like the window for the signal box ,that sigh is the coolest thing out so small and lot of detail is it 3d printed or laser engraved..cheers Ron
Ron Brytcz thanks Ron was fun converting the van the windows and sign are laser cutter cheers Kevin
Good job. Nice looking too
Nigel Carter thanks Nigel
Hi Kevin, I was dubious how this would end up at first but your skills are pretty amazing and the final result is great. Im currently in a similar boat, im trying to find a donor vehicle for my merc sprinter. I've tried it against a couple of bedford trucks, it would fit in just fine if i follow your lead, unfortunately the wheels are too small. Still looking tthough As a matter of interest whats the wheelbase on the coach before modification please? Keep up the good work
Thanks Phil the bus chassis I don’t know the wheel base but I didn’t alter that it just fitted perfectly for that parcel van the Mercedes 307 tipper I did fitted on a faller car chassis
The BMC (also marketed Austin, Leyland) thrupenny bit cab is a lot more suited to Cornwall than the German city bus, Great conversion - what's next the Ford Cargo in the background? when you taking orders? lol. I believe they were stopped in production after too many drivers stepped out onto oncoming traffic exiting the cabs, I can remember the Corona & the local bakers using them, showing my age. Perranwell signal box is coming on well, look forward to end results putting levers in? (Refer to Truro video).
vince halls hi Vince when I seen it at the Taunton show I thought it would be perfect and only £5.00 worked a treat ,the signal box will be back on the bench this week and funnily enough got hold of a new set of levers at Taunton show can't be a signal box without levers !! Cheers kevin
Impressive lorry conversion Kevin..will there be more to come? It's a great shame you can't find a way of gearing it down to run slower. Windows look very good. Cheers, Bob
trainmanbob hi Bob yes I will change the resistor to slow it down and hopefully working lights cheers Kevin
That must have been very satisfying to see that van go round the track of the road after the conversion and it went really well too. Is there a way of slowing it down by some trick electrical work like putting in some form of resistor thingy (I haven't a clue what I'm talking about here!) but just something to give it a more realistic speed. Those windows look like a work of art Kevin, the box will look fabulous once you have put your final magical touch on it. ;-) .............Graham
Graham Foulston thanks Graham got to change the resistor to a larger one to slow it down will come back to that once the signal box is done cheers Kevin
Arh, so I was right then in saying that the resistor needs changing to slow it down - I'm beginning to learn some things about this electrikery malarky at long last !! lol. ..............Graham
Graham Foulston yes just got to try some different ones to see what I can do cheers Kevin
I don't think I would have tried to change over the body. I would have messed it up. The windows look really good. Its great to have things custom made for the layout.
Scott
Scott Downey hi Scott it wasn't to bad like a challenge cheers Kevin
Hi mate what scale are these cars ? are they 1:76 scale model cars ?
The bodies I fitted were 1/76
Amazing!!! Very good work.
nothing compares to living in a van down by the river
Are you going to use your vape for the exhaust?
Thanks Graeme certainly looks better cheers Kevin
Wonderful van conversion, it has given me an idea to do something similar. We used to see them in our area as Sunblest bread vans in the 1970's. What are your thoughts on the model itself? I thought it was a tad overscale compared to Base Toys other lorries, but that could just be me. I am working on a 1:76 scale full radio control Ford 7000 tractor with working loader and rear hitch!! (god help me) Matchbox Superfast body with scratchbuilt chassis and micro electronics plus 2.4Ghz radio unit.....i digress.
Andy Hart look forward to seeing the tractor , I have an old ford 4600 tractor four wheel drive that am in the midst of doing up
A real one? I love those old Ford tractors. It's been about 30 years since iv'e driven one, bet i can still remember how! There are of course no official 1:76 Fords of that era (yet) but the old Matchbox model scales about right, the bonnet shape isn't bad, and the cab profile looks about right. The wheels are rubbish, but i'll be using the wheels off a Wiking 1:87 tractor. Here is a link to the electronics i'll be using, if you'd care to look - - - www.sol-expert-group.de/1-87-model-building/Complete-sets-for-1-87-models/Complete-sets-for-1-87-lorry-2-4-GHz/BASIC-PLUS-complete-set-2-4-GHz-for-1-87-lorry::871.html
Andy Hart yes a real one bought in north wales found it was originally from Cornwall needs a fair bit of work , engine rebuilt now need to learn to weld to refurbish the cab , so. The railway has taken a bit of a back seat , will take a look at the link
I am quite jealous! If i had a bit of land i would get one myself, i love tractors. If you are new to welding, may i suggest a MIG rather than an ARC. ARC welders get very hot, and will blow through thin metal quicker than a knife through butter. If you are going to do a lot of welding, have you a mate that can teach you? Or maybe do an evening class?
Andy Hart been trying with a mig a garage I use have been letting me have a go ,got to have a bit more practice yet
Awesome!
Thank you
Brace man .. well done Kevin ... dave
David Howarth thanks Dave bit of a squeeze cheers Kevin
next task for you Dave, brill layout
I know ..but its finding the room ..??
Thats the warranty out the window, lol. Great job though.
Robin
Milton Mo Junction yes I know what you mean ,lucky been sat on a shelf for 18 months !! Cheers Kevin
Just left a comment to show I found it!
TheAudiostud thanks very much the vehicles were just for a bit of fun
Wel playd Kev, nt a job id b tackling! Nice nameplate too!
Matthew Snowden Shunter Guy thanks Matthew wasn't to bad once I started ,only nerve racking bit was cutting the chassis no turning back cheers Kevin
kevintregunna bigger danglies than me :) how much was the custom name plate?
Matthew Snowden Shunter Guy wasn't happy had to do the conversion a shit or bust moment ,the plates not had a price on them yet but don't think going by what Justin charges will be too expensive
kevintregunna haha! Wel id b very interested in a couple for myself if u cud let me :)
Matthew Snowden Shunter Guy will do hopefully find out this week
Why do people say 'obviously', when it's not obvious if this is the first time we've seen the video?
I don’t know we get some strange comments