British Rail 12 ton vented wagon conversion

[Wildefalcon]

The back cap goes on next, then the back and squab slot in and lock.

The headrest can go on last, though I think it should go before the back and squab.

 

[Wildefalcon]

The seat adjuster is a bit of a fiddle to get right, but, once adjusted, works well.


I've only three of these so one seat is permanently in the comfy position. Until I find a fourth adjust and the custom fitting.

 

[Wildefalcon]

One side done, one to do.....

 

[Wildefalcon]

Socket in the right place, smile.

 

[Wildefalcon]

First class.

 

[reb78]

Oo. That does look good! You must be pleased!

 

[Wildefalcon]

I'm very happy with the result. Been planned that way for such a long time, it's nice to see it

 

[Blobber]

Excellent, is that where christmas dinner will be served?!

 

[Wildefalcon]

The lighting arrived. I dislike most light fittings, always feel unstable when fitted. These are no different. Look good though.

One (so far) of the very very well packaged bulb shields was broken.

I've the other side to do, after a cuppa tea.

 

[Wildefalcon]

Not much done this weekend, I cleared out a load of junk, and scrubbed the floor.

Surprising how much the floor boards have shrunk.

The aspiration for before Christmas is to get the window surround done. Then focus on the doors after Christmas.

 

[Wildefalcon]

I summoned the courage to start the window surround today.

Cutting the drain pipe and finishing with the hand saw worked well, no shattered pieces this time.

 

[Wildefalcon]

So, emboldened, I started the corners.

An old paint pot yielded a curved piece of the right diameter

 

[Wildefalcon]

And a lid and hot glue provided the rest.

 

[Wildefalcon]

The big question was whether the vinyl would stretch over the shape.

Hot air, plus the effects of the solvent seems to have done the trick.

 

[Wildefalcon]

And some glue to stick to the frame.....

Just the easy bits to do now.

 

[colnerov]

Just the easy bits to do now.
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Famous last words.

 

[Wildefalcon]

Usually, but it didn't jinx it.....





Much.

Because I'd shattered so much of the down pipe I had to glue two bits of the uprights together.

But it's done, so that's another thing ticked off the list.

 

[Wildefalcon]

Doors next, but not tomorrow, apparently there's some religious festival on.....