stanhas87
87thScale addict
1978 Dodge Monaco CHP
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Post by stanhas87 on Jul 9, 2008 6:14:55 GMT 1
Dear All:
Adored these, pure and simple!! And they have complex assemblies; this way, I would expect these to 'stand' as soon that they are put together.
Thanks for the info, Harry.
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Post by Wayne87th on Jul 12, 2008 17:46:45 GMT 1
Thanks for those great links to the paper buses
Have any of you tried to print these on overhead transparency sheets?
I was thinking you could photoshop some of the buses with no white in their color schemes, make the windows white and hence they would print as buses with clear windows
Wayne Calder
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Post by allan on Jul 12, 2008 18:50:35 GMT 1
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Post by swampdaddy on Jul 12, 2008 23:39:48 GMT 1
Wayne: I'm outa ink and won't be able to buy any or transparency sheets for quite awhile.
But, I sure would be interested in learning the results of anyone trying this interesting idea.
Harry
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Post by ensemble187 on Jul 13, 2008 21:44:22 GMT 1
Everyone, This may have been mentioned in past posts (but I didn't see any). Over the past several months I've come across two 1:1 buses that I was only today able to identify, being operated by a company called Golden Touch Transportation of New York. The bus is a Sunliner 900 Series by Stallion Bus Industries and, according to the company's website, they are coach bodies built on Freightliner bus chassis. Here are several websites with photos: www.stallionbus.com/buses_new/index.aspwww.stallionbus.com/buses_new/slc833.aspwww.goldentouchtransportation.com/Common/Ourfleet.aspThe look of the series is fresh, distinctive and much more Continental or Asian in appearance than we are used to seeing on North American roads. Does anyone know if there are any (or hopefully  ) plans to produce 1:87 replicas of these buses? Tony F. |
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stanhas87
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1978 Dodge Monaco CHP
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Post by stanhas87 on Jul 14, 2008 6:18:50 GMT 1
Dear Tony:
Is to be seen how many Bus Companies will use this bus, for starters. Also, buses such as the Neoplan AN440 and NABI 40LFW are widely used in the USA (in the 1980's and 2000's, respectively) and no HO Company made or have plans to do them. But also, one never knows, there are some interesting surprise such as the Cardborad molded buses as described above and the Van Hool Coach, as used in the USA. I myself would like to see someone to do the DINA Marcopolo Coach.
Nick K
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Post by ensemble187 on Jul 16, 2008 2:09:39 GMT 1
Nick,
Let's hope that quite a few companies use this bus for tour and short-haul excursions as it's easy to fill (given its 30-40 passenger capacity).
Yes, Neoplan had a significant presence in the past. However, today MCI and Van Hool seem to have captured a significant share of the U.S. market in a number of transport sectors (inter-city routes as well as suburban commuting). As you mentioned, these have popped up as 1:87 replicas (including, Holland Oto's Van Hool Coach USA and Greyhound models), so we can hope that additional 1:87 models are made available, including the Sunliner Series.
Let's cross our fingers!
Tony
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Post by swampdaddy on Jul 17, 2008 17:55:00 GMT 1
Hi all: Pre-production sample photo of the new Athearn Flxible Visicoach means we are in for a great treat. To be announced at an upcoming hobby show formally.
Hopefully, some painted examples will be available then. It looks even better than the CMW GMC coach as far as detail and general appearance go.
This should be a geat addition to your bus fleet.
Harry
PS- photo was in the Athearn newsletter by email. If you don't already get it, sign up now.
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Post by swampdaddy on Jul 17, 2008 18:47:31 GMT 1
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Post by swampdaddy on Jul 19, 2008 12:16:50 GMT 1
Hi all: A larger photo of the new Athearn Flxible Visicoach can be seen at the link below displaying photos of new stuff on display at the recent national NMRA convention in California. www.pbase.com/tracktime/nts2008&page=6Harry |
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Post by swampdaddy on Jul 31, 2008 15:23:48 GMT 1
Hi all: Does anyone have a set of drawings (2 sides, front, & rear) for any model of a Marmon-Herrington trolleybus.
I can't find any in the tons of stuff here; and, maybe a small resin maker is interesting doing an HO model of one. Any model Marmon I think would do except the shorty TC40 used in SF on a particularly steep, twisty grade.
PM me if you have anything to share for a possible model. I have a ton of photos so no need for those. A good line drawing with dimensions is what I need.
Harry
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Post by swampdaddy on Aug 16, 2008 6:00:57 GMT 1
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Post by swampdaddy on Sept 22, 2008 16:43:17 GMT 1
Hi all: The Road Champs 1/87 version of the Flxible Metro bus was a reasonable diecast model and was available at Toys'R'Us back in the day. Long gone from most stores and eBay prices are climbing. However, here is one I stumbled on at a reasonable price at the SEPTA store: www.septa.com/store/model_vehicles.htmlselect the diescast bus model category. Only $8 which has to be a 1990 price. If you are in Philadelphia, the store has a physical address at 1234 Market Street in the lobby.  have fun, Swamp Daddy |
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stanhas87
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Post by stanhas87 on Oct 6, 2008 23:42:59 GMT 1
Hi all: The Road Champs 1/87 version of the Flxible Metro bus was a reasonable diecast model and was available at Toys'R'Us back in the day. Long gone from most stores and eBay prices are climbing. However, here is one I stumbled on at a reasonable price at the SEPTA store: www.septa.com/store/model_vehicles.htmlselect the diescast bus model category. Only $8 which has to be a 1990 price. If you are in Philadelphia, the store has a physical address at 1234 Market Street in the lobby. have fun, Swamp Daddy Dear All: Since the SEPTA version is still avaliable, it confirms somehow my suspicions that this is a more recent model that the 1990's offerings (see the listings I have on the Catalog Updates thread). As far as I knew, the Authorities offered in that era were the NJT, New York, Houston and Minnesota Authorities, DART, Miami Dade and no other one. A LACMTA unit also does exist and I thought that was a Custom Made model, but now it does not seen so, and I also would state that this is a more recent issue, albeit is not being offered by the LACMTA store. An eBay seller has the Los Angeles Bus, but it charges $30.00 for it; thanks to Harry's info, I can have the SEPTA unit for a decent price. |
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Post by swampdaddy on Oct 24, 2008 16:42:09 GMT 1
Hello everyone: Though not as modern as I like there are some HO scale buses that have received little attention. They are from Miniatures by Eric at: www.miniaturesbyeric.com/catalog.htm or directly to the transit buses: www.miniaturesbyeric.com/itmidx3.htm where you will find two White models and one GMC old look coach; they look great. MbyE makes a ton of model RR detail parts and has only recently gotten into resin kits for train cars and buses. 1) a White 788 model complete with interior, $40.00 US 2) a White 798 model complete with interior, $40.00 US 3) a GMC old look, model not specified with interior, $40.00 US He is developing a resin CCF-Brill trolley coach body aimed at being mounted on a Faller Car System chassis. This will prove most interesting in the future. I have seen a photo of this CCF-Brill body and it is a jewel. Check out this site while we are awaiting some more modern units. Transit buses are obviously a very small segment of the hobby and it does depend on satisfying the model railroader first (as many of us are anyway) as the bulk of sales will come from there. I was thrilled to death when things moved from the diesel/steam transistion era of the 50s into the 60s and the Busch Fishbowl came out. But, I want more. And, I want North American models. Oh, I collect some European models strictly because they look good. Such as the modern Megaliners with 4 axles. I think the current NFI crop of low floor units are the best looking we've had for years in North America. I like them even better than the new body style proposed by NFI. Harry |
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) plans to produce 1:87 replicas of these buses?
, forgot the link to the photo in the last post: