Any one know if there are differences between a Greenmax 5711 and a 5716 chassis. I can't spot any obvious differences. I'm looking to get a couple of 20m chassis for a couple of DMU projects based on GF Mk1 coaches.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Greenmax-No-5711-Coreless-Powered-Motorized-Chassis-20m-Class-A-N-scale/362336652191?epid=1180723569&hash=item545cf28b9f:g:BWoAAOSw9NdXtTL9:rk:11:pf:0 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Greenmax-No-5711-Coreless-Powered-Motorized-Chassis-20m-Class-A-N-scale/362336652191?epid=1180723569&hash=item545cf28b9f:g:BWoAAOSw9NdXtTL9:rk:11:pf:0)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Greenmax-No-5716-Coreless-Powered-Motorized-Chassis-20m-Class-N-scale/362390036963?epid=4007124159&hash=item54602121e3:g:1OkAAOSwwc1Z4HiP:rk:12:pf:0 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Greenmax-No-5716-Coreless-Powered-Motorized-Chassis-20m-Class-N-scale/362390036963?epid=4007124159&hash=item54602121e3:g:1OkAAOSwwc1Z4HiP:rk:12:pf:0)
any help gratefully received. Norman
Looks like diferent wheelbases .
Bob Tidbury
They are both 20m chassis. Looks like the difference might be in the wheelbase but it is hard to tell with photos provided.
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10392855 (https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10392855)
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10465047 (https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10465047)
<Looks like diferent wheelbases .
Bob Tidbury>
Bob, you are right. Looked at carefully you can see that the 5716 has slightly longer axle spacing. I shall call you Hawkeye from now on!!!
cheers Norman
What are your DMU projects Norman?
Cheers Jon :)
Hi Jon,
I've been steadily collecting the bits to convert Farish Mk1s to a class 120 and a class 123. Ends and undergubbins from BHE, green vinyls from Electra, odd bits from BR Lines etc.
I decided not to buy the chassis until I had everything else. It took a while to get 7 Mk1s at a price I was prepared to pay, then Adam had to update his vinyls but they've now arrived, so chassis time!!!
cheers Norman
Cool!
Is there a thread?
Are you already good at applying the vinyls? I have had some experience on my 323 and 304 as well as a class 90, and I have some theories about how to avoid some of the pitfalls.
Did you consider the "Hedges" method of shortening a 158/170 chassis?
Cheers Jon :)
Sorry no thread - I don't do stuff like that.
Yes I've done a few vinyls already and am OK with it.
I did think about using a 158/170 but haven't found donors at a reasonable price.
cheers Norman