Diecast Model

service_238

10 Sep 09, 23:51

Originally posted by Junyang700:

I actually wonder how much all of you are willing to spend on

1) A 1/76 bus model ?
2) 7cm compressed bus model?
3) A 1/150 bus model with backdrop?
4) A book on buses?

(Photos are taken from http://www.80mbusmodel.com/eshop/ )

For me, maybe:
1) SIN$80
2) SIN$15
3) SIN$15
4) SIN$30

Wonder what you guys would say?

5) And btw, is there any shop in Singapore selling bus models from Singapore, Hong Kong, London etc?

I seldom buy models. When I buy one, I would see the bus model that i want (MAN/scania/enviro etc). There are some bus fans who are hardcore model collectors in a sense that even if the bus looks diff (but same/almost the same model/make), they would buy.

I would go 1/76 at anything below HK300, though most of them are sold at 288. Essentially means $65 thereabouts, never above $70.

I dont buy 7cm models unless as gifts. I have bought a 1/76 remote controlled model before. lol..

I didnt buy those with backdrop.. where to put at home?

I seldom buy books also.. S$30 is the cap.

TIB1224Y

11 Sep 09, 01:05

Originally posted by service_238:

I seldom buy models. When I buy one, I would see the bus model that i want (MAN/scania/enviro etc). There are some bus fans who are hardcore model collectors in a sense that even if the bus looks diff (but same/almost the same model/make), they would buy.

I would go 1/76 at anything below HK300, though most of them are sold at 288. Essentially means $65 thereabouts, never above $70.

I dont buy 7cm models unless as gifts. I have bought a 1/76 remote controlled model before. lol..

I didnt buy those with backdrop.. where to put at home?

I seldom buy books also.. S$30 is the cap.

Good comparison of choices... Here are mine:

Models: I am a person who is super 'niao' (calculative) about technical (engine power and specs). This extends to models. If the real vehicle is underpowered or some cocky design plus no special livery/colors, then its a sure no-buy. Lousy or low specs but beautiful color/design (rarely the case) goes through consideration. Prices wise not more than SGD 100 or what its worth in my eyes.

1/150 models: Definite for Japanese models, as I collect (powered) N-gauge model trains too, they are pretty useful for any diorama/comparisons.

Books: Price justifies the book and what it contains. Translated versions I would be willing to pay only 10 - 50 percent less than original text. Most expensive hobby book that I have runs into the hundred (non-bus).

Acx1688

11 Sep 09, 09:14

Originally posted by sBs_boy:

U at one go wanna buy so much models ?

Ppl is slowly slowly collect through the years de leh.
Like this, behind every models theres actually a story behind it..

Add on, models have limited units... once sold out out, will not re-issue
Corgi DDs models not that detailed...

SBS3688Y

11 Sep 09, 22:59

Originally posted by sBs_boy:

U at one go wanna buy so much models ?

Ppl is slowly slowly collect through the years de leh.
Like this, behind every models theres actually a story behind it..

I've actually been aiming for the HK bus models from the older fleet till the current ones for years but just that I havnt got the opportunity to visit HK to buy them all.

TIB1234T

12 Sep 09, 17:51

Originally posted by SBS3688Y:

I've actually been aiming for the HK bus models from the older fleet till the current ones for years but just that I havnt got the opportunity to visit HK to buy them all.

All? Thats would cost a bomb man.

sbst272

13 Sep 09, 13:31

Next stop 2012 Olympics: Hornby's model bus with a £30 ticket (with photo)

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23731793-details/Next+stop+2012+Olympics:+Hornby%27s+model+bus+with+a+30+ticket/article.do

[Lego Bus] æ–°å·´ First Bus Enviro 500 11.3M (from hkitalk)

http://www.hkitalk.net/HKiTalk2/viewthread.php?tid=428723&extra=page=1

Hong Kong double deck buses - Alexander Dennis Trident Enviro 500, Dennis Trident with ALX500 body and Volvo B9TL with Wright body (all made by lego)

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=160610

More Pics:

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=396169

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=401041

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=200560

Does anyone playing lego toys during childhood times?

SMB66X

16 Sep 09, 15:56

Originally posted by sbst272:

Next stop 2012 Olympics: Hornby's model bus with a £30 ticket (with photo)

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23731793-details/Next+stop+2012+Olympics:+Hornby%27s+model+bus+with+a+30+ticket/article.do

[Lego Bus] æ–°å·´ First Bus Enviro 500 11.3M (from hkitalk)

http://www.hkitalk.net/HKiTalk2/viewthread.php?tid=428723&extra=page=1

Hong Kong double deck buses - Alexander Dennis Trident Enviro 500, Dennis Trident with ALX500 body and Volvo B9TL with Wright body (all made by lego)

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=160610

More Pics:

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=396169

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=401041

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=200560

Does anyone playing lego toys during childhood times?

I still have Lego toys now.

Merczrox

16 Sep 09, 18:26

Originally posted by service_238:

you are part of the current generation unless you are born before 1990.

I am referring to the younger kids of the current generation lah not like us lah.We all alr mature alr.Anyway it's just a model/toy bus only.Why force your parents unnecassarily just to buy that toy bus?

TIB1234T

17 Sep 09, 11:24

TIB542K

Former: SMRT livery

Current: NOKIA XpressMusic 5220 & 5320

SBS Transit Dennis Trident

Former: The School of Dance

Current: Reebok Pink Ribbon Walk

TIB851T

Former: Marigold Almond Soya Milk

Current: OCBC Full Service Sunday Banking

SMB62G

Former: SMRT livery

Current: SANYO Eneloop Batteries

SBS8214Z

17 Sep 09, 14:00

Originally posted by TIB1234T:

TIB542K

Former: SMRT livery

Current: NOKIA XpressMusic 5220 & 5320

SBS Transit Dennis Trident

Former: The School of Dance

Current: Reebok Pink Ribbon Walk

TIB851T

Former: Marigold Almond Soya Milk

Current: OCBC Full Service Sunday Banking

SMB62G

Former: SMRT livery

Current: SANYO Eneloop Batteries

your OC500LE isn't that bad, but remember, the bumper is wholly covered. So, you know ah....

TIB1234T

17 Sep 09, 15:48

Originally posted by SBS8214Z:

your OC500LE isn't that bad, but remember, the bumper is wholly covered. So, you know ah....

U mean the space at rego area? Well, I try pasting there before, but the glue got sticked with the rego, printed in paper, which needed me to reprint the rego, thats why I gave up pasting at that space.

SBS8214Z

17 Sep 09, 15:50

Originally posted by TIB1234T:

U mean the space at rego area? Well, I try pasting there before, but the glue got sticked with the rego, printed in paper, which needed me to reprint the rego, thats why I gave up pasting at that space.

Try pasting the rego on the advert. Maybe print multiple regos, that might help...

sBs_boy

19 Sep 09, 11:16

Enjoy..

Acx1688

21 Sep 09, 19:21

Folks,

For the ukbus5023 [seen on sBs_boy picture as X26], there is a limited cast of only 1,000 units for release WORLDWIDE.
Very seldom are there 2 door buses that are launched in red livery...
If i am not wrong, Hong Kong is allocated less than 300 units and there will not be any production runs once they are sold out.
If you are interested, please PM me... i have limited units left...

Millenniummidis sg

29 Sep 09, 14:13

Hi,

I got a SBS Transit Diecast Volvo Olympian/Alexander Set Double Decker Bus for sale.

http://www.orientalmodelbuses.co.uk/Sets/CMN-SBS-02.htm.

Anyone who wants can message me.

Thks.

Rau1984

29 Sep 09, 23:44

hi ...

i'm looking for liebherr ltm 1400 w luffing fly jib n full kit... n twh manitowoc 16000 crawler crane.. any 1 selling tham? msg me .. thk's

Millenniummidis sg

30 Sep 09, 11:07

I just wondering whether SBS and SMRT are interested in bringing back the two abandoned projects for the vintage Leyland Atlantean AN68/Alexander and the Mercedes-Benz 0.405/Hispano diecast?

Maybe cost of production have gone down and is more viable to restart the projects again? It will bring good news to diecast fans locally.

http://www.orientalmodelbuses.co.uk/Specials/pp44602.htm
http://www.orientalmodelbuses.co.uk/Specials/ppJ0034.htm

Haha.

Acx1688

30 Sep 09, 23:24

Originally posted by Millenniummidis sg:

I just wondering whether SBS and SMRT are interested in bringing back the two abandoned projects for the vintage Leyland Atlantean AN68/Alexander and the Mercedes-Benz 0.405/Hispano diecast?

Maybe cost of production have gone down and is more viable to restart the projects again? It will bring good news to diecast fans locally.

http://www.orientalmodelbuses.co.uk/Specials/pp44602.htm
http://www.orientalmodelbuses.co.uk/Specials/ppJ0034.htm

Haha.

No they are not but if you looking for MR Citaro Rigid, PM me

Acx1688

27 Oct 09, 10:12

Folks

www.80mbusmodel has new releases...please click on

http://www.80mbusmodel.com/menu-2g.html

ACx

Acx1688

27 Oct 09, 10:14

Folks,

i would be goin HK in Dec, if you like to get some orders, please PM me
on a 1st come 1st served basis!

ACx

TIB1234T

1 Nov 09, 20:16

SBS9616R

Former: SBS Transit livery
Current: NAVY - Be Somebody