Model Buses
Model Buses
(02 Sep 2013, 7:57 pm)aureolin Apart from the NBFL which I *really* wanted, I've never spent more than £10 on any model. I tend to just browse eBay, as I look out for GNE or Tyne and Wear PTE models - although I did buy the two Busways models too.
(02 Sep 2013, 7:57 pm)aureolin Apart from the NBFL which I *really* wanted, I've never spent more than £10 on any model. I tend to just browse eBay, as I look out for GNE or Tyne and Wear PTE models - although I did buy the two Busways models too.
(02 Sep 2013, 8:19 pm)Daniel I have no interest in models really, though I do have a few from when I was a child and family members gave me them - alongside cars and the like too.
How much was the NBFL model? Despite having no interest in them, the prices always intrigue me.
(02 Sep 2013, 8:19 pm)Daniel I have no interest in models really, though I do have a few from when I was a child and family members gave me them - alongside cars and the like too.
How much was the NBFL model? Despite having no interest in them, the prices always intrigue me.
(02 Sep 2013, 8:23 pm)aureolin It was RRP for £34.99, but I ended up getting it for £27.99. It pained me to pay that much though.
(02 Sep 2013, 8:23 pm)aureolin It was RRP for £34.99, but I ended up getting it for £27.99. It pained me to pay that much though.
(02 Sep 2013, 8:23 pm)aureolin It was RRP for £34.99, but I ended up getting it for £27.99. It pained me to pay that much though.
(02 Sep 2013, 8:30 pm)Daniel Ooof...
Y'could have two trips down to London on Megabus Wednesdays for that cost to have a ride and take photos of 'em! :L
The prices of "rare" models always seems so high, and it baffles me that some pay such prices for them. £75 for the Spectra above... Fair enough, only 200 will be made - but what is going to stop another company making them and selling them for a lower price?
not having much luck! I take the point though, and it was a one off for me. (02 Sep 2013, 8:30 pm)Daniel Ooof...
Y'could have two trips down to London on Megabus Wednesdays for that cost to have a ride and take photos of 'em! :L
The prices of "rare" models always seems so high, and it baffles me that some pay such prices for them. £75 for the Spectra above... Fair enough, only 200 will be made - but what is going to stop another company making them and selling them for a lower price?
not having much luck! I take the point though, and it was a one off for me.
There is another brand new Go North East bus coming out. This time, it's an EFE model of a Leyland National on service 723. The bus in question is 4701 (FTN 701W). It's expected to be released this month.
http://www.modelbuszone.co.uk/efe/index.htm
(05 Sep 2013, 4:48 pm)Adam There is another brand new Go North East bus coming out. This time, it's an EFE model of a Leyland National on service 723. The bus in question is 4701 (FTN 701W). It's expected to be released this month.
http://www.modelbuszone.co.uk/efe/index.htm
(05 Sep 2013, 4:48 pm)Adam There is another brand new Go North East bus coming out. This time, it's an EFE model of a Leyland National on service 723. The bus in question is 4701 (FTN 701W). It's expected to be released this month.
http://www.modelbuszone.co.uk/efe/index.htm
(05 Sep 2013, 6:21 pm)Adam Malarkey Only thing that is different is the blind, here is the same model released a few years back displaying 718 Durham and also fleet number which is 4700
http://www.ehattons.com/11087/EFE_17702_...etail.aspx
(05 Sep 2013, 6:21 pm)Adam Malarkey Only thing that is different is the blind, here is the same model released a few years back displaying 718 Durham and also fleet number which is 4700
http://www.ehattons.com/11087/EFE_17702_...etail.aspx
(05 Sep 2013, 8:10 pm)aureolin I'm a bit disappointed they haven't released one of the Gemini 2 models yet. Preferably the Angel hybrid.
(05 Sep 2013, 8:10 pm)aureolin I'm a bit disappointed they haven't released one of the Gemini 2 models yet. Preferably the Angel hybrid.
(30 Sep 2013, 8:10 pm)Adam Malarkey Your prayers have been answered Aureolin, there is now a Gemini 2 Model that'll be available in the UK, Instead of just China. It'll be released between January and June of 2014 and thus far it'll be available in Metroline and Brighton and Hove Livery, also there some more pulsar 2 models to be released also. And of course another NB4L Model Metroline. Looking like a great year for Model Buses.
http://www.corgi.co.uk/shop/corgi-direct...on/?page=1
(30 Sep 2013, 8:10 pm)Adam Malarkey Your prayers have been answered Aureolin, there is now a Gemini 2 Model that'll be available in the UK, Instead of just China. It'll be released between January and June of 2014 and thus far it'll be available in Metroline and Brighton and Hove Livery, also there some more pulsar 2 models to be released also. And of course another NB4L Model Metroline. Looking like a great year for Model Buses.
http://www.corgi.co.uk/shop/corgi-direct...on/?page=1
Just in case people weren't aware, there was/is a model version of a Solar in The Ok Expressway livery with a choice of destination screen (choices were/are OK1 Crook or OK1 Darlington). I personally received one for Christmas as there are plenty on eBay. Might be quite a nice addition to a collection considering the service and brand has now been withdrawn.
(02 Jan 2014, 6:12 pm)peter Just in case people weren't aware, there was/is a model version of a Solar in The Ok Expressway livery with a choice of destination screen (choices were/are OK1 Crook or OK1 Darlington). I personally received one for Christmas as there are plenty on eBay. Might be quite a nice addition to a collection considering the service and brand has now been withdrawn.
(02 Jan 2014, 6:12 pm)peter Just in case people weren't aware, there was/is a model version of a Solar in The Ok Expressway livery with a choice of destination screen (choices were/are OK1 Crook or OK1 Darlington). I personally received one for Christmas as there are plenty on eBay. Might be quite a nice addition to a collection considering the service and brand has now been withdrawn.
EFE announced their latest future models today and included in them are 3 local ones; a Gateshead & District Alexander Atlantean, a GNE Northern SPD and a Northern Harrington Cavalier.
http://www.britishmodelbuses.com/News_Fe...202014.htm
Out of curiosity, does anyone know where the old Gateshead 7 went to? Obviously Fawdon was the terminus on the Newcastle side of the river, but where was the terminus on the Gateshead side?
(27 Feb 2014, 11:23 pm)Adam Out of curiosity, does anyone know where the old Gateshead 7 went to? Obviously Fawdon was the terminus on the Newcastle side of the river, but where was the terminus on the Gateshead side?
(27 Feb 2014, 11:23 pm)Adam Out of curiosity, does anyone know where the old Gateshead 7 went to? Obviously Fawdon was the terminus on the Newcastle side of the river, but where was the terminus on the Gateshead side?
