Wagoneer81 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I will have one of these kits.... Someday! I'm not really intimidated by it, I'm really excited by its layout and parts count. I also build 1/350 scale battleships and aircraft carriers with full WWII era anti-aircraft suites and airwings so I'm used to very complex assemblies. Even though I won't be participating in the community build right now, I WILL be keeping tuned in to the build to see what is being done wth these jewels. My first thought, when looking at the pics of the test shots, other than "HOLY COW" was that I'd love to see somebody take two of these monsters and build the purple, triple-decker 'Knights Bus' from the Harry Potter series... Hmm... I may have to save up for two kits... build one triple-decker and a single decker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Does anyone know what the deal is with green Routmasters??? I'm by far no expert but are they a different year,place etc? This is a Sun 1/24th model I got on close out for $40!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 It's also the way Revell's new VW bus builds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) WoW! .. even an engine there! If you look closely there's actually TWO engines in there. One the original equipment, and one a more modern "enviromentally conscious" retrofit. Edited February 22, 2012 by niteowl7710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 My first thought, when looking at the pics of the test shots, other than "HOLY COW" was that I'd love to see somebody take two of these monsters and build the purple, triple-decker 'Knights Bus' from the Harry Potter series... Hmm... I may have to save up for two kits... build one triple-decker and a single decker... That was modelled on the AEC RT Regent, not the RM Routemaster .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Does anyone know what the deal is with green Routmasters??? I'm by far no expert but are they a different year,place etc? This is a Sun 1/24th model I got on close out for $40!!! Thats a London Transport Routemaster bus RM2191 (reg. CUV 191C), wearing a special green livery as one of the 1979 commemorative George Shillibeer Omnibus 150th anniversary buses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Zombies wouldn't stand a chance against one of these .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 A Disco on Top and a Bar on the First Floor, or a Pent House on top with a Hot Tub and the Disco below! rctrucker Michael, great minds think alike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Dominik, thanks for all the links. I know there are lots of builder out there ready with their saws, ready to perform some surgeries on this one. I am looking forward to lots of great conversions too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) After working on an other project I go back to my London bus. After a closer look on the Revell Bus and the Sunstar Bus (Diecast) I must say that Revell made a very good copy of the Sunstar bus. The only differences between is that Revell made a plastic kit and made longer the RML . So it is not a exact copy, but it has the smell of a copy. The chassis is exactly a copy of the Sunstar model, same simple front axle and rear axle. But the steering of the Revell one is a piece of ######! The drivers compartment is also a copy. if you want to place a driver in your model you have 2 possible ways to do it. Cut the legs and the butt of the figure or build a new floor. Does some of you have good pictures of the drivers compartment of a RM? The internet is not a good choice After my first joy to get this bus, I get more and more disappointed about this kit. Edited February 22, 2012 by carsntrucks4you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Yeah, but they are not great pics. Had to shoot through the windows. Cranky, I got one of these a month ago and got the chassis and motor built and prepared for paint. But with my current workload, can't seem to get back to the bench. Hoping to write an article about this one, because I'm taking lots of pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carsntrucks4you Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks Jarius these are the pictures that I'm looking for. But the floor is 4 mm too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 You need a shorter driver then. And raise the seat! The floor in the real one is pretty high! I found a perfect driver figure at Scale Equipment. His name is Earl: http://www.seltd.net/ez-catalog/X344897/17/20023 As for a conductor, I ordered and got this one: http://www.seltd.net/ez-catalog/X344897/17/20016 I also ordered a drunk sitting on a park bench, but Ric sent me the park bench. I guess I gave him the wrong item number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Wow, it's exciting to hear you got one in progress, J. Can't wait and those pictures you posted are very good reference pictures. I wonder that that wired up padding on the driver's seat is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 It's a lighted driver. That bus is that "Coffee In Motion" double decker bus that I posted pics of a while back. (on another thread) The bus was not an RLM but some residential version with a middle door. I made plans to visit a real RLM residing at a local High School here in Salem. They use it to drive to away-games and other school functions. I am just too busy with work to do much modeling.... and it's been raining here daily. Probably won't be till May before I can get out and take pictures of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 Cool, J, when you can . . . it looks like a great project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeltruckmafia Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I'm waiting on mine. All I will say is heels on wheels. I will let your imagination run wild on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Here's a few shot of a Routemaster drivers cab, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I only hope the aftermarket decal makers jump on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Thanks for those reference pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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