DB ‘66’ DETAILS FOR ‘G’ SCALE & ‘oo’

I’m looking for a set of details for my Aristocraft ‘G’ scale Class 66, especially a buckeye coupling and set of rear view mirrors for an EWS/DB ‘Shed’. Jason Pierce, by e‑mail

Does anyone make a set of easy-to-fit side mirrors for the Bachmann ‘66’? Rod Phelps, by e‑mail

George says: Precision Labels offers sets of 3D‑printed mirrors for DB Class 66s in ‘OO’ and ‘O’ gauges and ‘G’ scale. These one‑piece renderings simply require painting before fixing to the model with cyano or epoxy adhesive. The same source offers pairs of 3D‑printed dummy knuckle couplings – also in ‘OO’, ‘O’ and ‘G’ – offered as a slot‑in replacement for Bachmann’s moulded drawhook. Incidentally, the ‘G’ scale version is fully articulated and can be swung to one side just like the real thing! The installation of Precision Labels’ ‘OO’ gauge mirrors and couplings were demonstrated in MR235. A much finer option for the side mirrors, in 4mm scale, comes in the form of an exquisite etched kit by PH Designs. However, assembly is a little complex, so some prior experience in soldering delicate brass parts is essential. Note that with the sale of a number of Class 66s to GBRF, it’s not only EWS or Db‑liveried ‘Sheds’ that require sets of side mirrors. Indeed, Hatton’s forthcoming ‘OO’ gauge Class 66 model will feature a number of mirror‑equipped examples in a range of colour schemes.

GEORGE DENT Sporting a set of side mirrors and a buckeye coupling (swung to the side), DB Cargo 66152 heads through Cardiff Central, on August 18 2017.

Aristocraft’s ‘G’ scale Class 66 (above) and the Hornby or Bachmann ‘OO’ version (below left) can be enhanced with 3D-printed knuckle couplers and side mirrors from Precision Labels.