Diecast Model

SBS8033D

3 Apr 09, 18:00

Aw, man, my mum still dun wan buy my usb cable.....

Anyway, I have modded my ALX500 body to Volgren Cr221 if I am not wrong. It's SBS9888Y, coz I put too much layers of the correction pen....

TIB537B

3 Apr 09, 18:41

Originally posted by SBS8033D:

Aw, man, my mum still dun wan buy my usb cable.....

Anyway, I have modded my ALX500 body to Volgren Cr221 if I am not wrong. It's SBS9888Y, coz I put too much layers of the correction pen....

?!?

Guys, please don't use Correction fluid to "paint" your bus to white. last time i tried it because i was young and inexperienced (secondary 1 only) and don't know can paint diecast.

you'll end up inhaling some of the correction fluid smell. It's harmful
the end product of this painting isnt smooth, and will flake off after the years (the old SMRT toy bendy/SBS wooden DD i correction fluid-ed demostrates such symptoms, look at previous few pages)
It's actually quite tough to colour over the dried correction fluid unless you colour multiple layers.

If possible get some good paint or ask around for tips on how to recolour a diecast toy. So from my experience it's not gonna turn out well in the long run.

HKFS88

3 Apr 09, 20:19

Originally posted by TIB537B:

?!?

Guys, please don't use Correction fluid to "paint" your bus to white. last time i tried it because i was young and inexperienced (secondary 1 only) and don't know can paint diecast.

you'll end up inhaling some of the correction fluid smell. It's harmful

the end product of this painting isnt smooth, and will flake off after the years (the old SMRT toy bendy/SBS wooden DD i correction fluid-ed demostrates such symptoms, look at previous few pages)

It's actually quite tough to colour over the dried correction fluid unless you colour multiple layers.

If possible get some good paint or ask around for tips on how to recolour a diecast toy. So from my experience it's not gonna turn out well in the long run.

Yeah...never use Correction Fluid for models

autumncs

5 Apr 09, 07:21

I am too lazy to take individual photos of all my die-cast models, so I will post a photo of my entire collection...

My model collection

My favourites would be the SBST twin models (bottom shelf), the Berlin 3-axle MAN double-decker (middle shelf), and the various Hong Kong double deckers (middle and top shelf). I also have several models of the Unimog (the lorry-like vehicle on the top shelf) because I drove the Unimog during my NS.

I also bought a couple of bus models while I was working in the UK...

My UK bus collection

The 2 Mercedes Citaro models in the middle have a deep significance for me because I took the actual buses when I live in Slough (near Heathrow Airport and Windsor).

If your eyes are sharp enough, you'll realize that the double-decker at the top is actually a SBST 2-axle Volvo Olympian. Metroline (one of the bus operators in London) is owned by ComfortDelgro, so some of the buses in Metroline were actually "recycled" from SBST. Here are 2 more photos of the side and back of the box. Unfortunately I didn't see the actual bus in London...

Side of box (Metroline)

Back of box (Metroline)

I was pretty amazed when I found out that Metroline actually belongs to ComfortDelgro... And I was even more amazed to find out that Metroline "recycled" SBST's buses, which were made in the UK in the first place. And the best thing is that a die-cast model of this "recycled" VO was made while there's no die-cast model of the VO with original SBST livery...

TIB1234T

6 Apr 09, 10:47

New ads again.

Before

After (Sabah Fest 2009)

SBS8033D

6 Apr 09, 14:21

Originally posted by TIB537B:

?!?

Guys, please don't use Correction fluid to "paint" your bus to white. last time i tried it because i was young and inexperienced (secondary 1 only) and don't know can paint diecast.

you'll end up inhaling some of the correction fluid smell. It's harmful

the end product of this painting isnt smooth, and will flake off after the years (the old SMRT toy bendy/SBS wooden DD i correction fluid-ed demostrates such symptoms, look at previous few pages)

It's actually quite tough to colour over the dried correction fluid unless you colour multiple layers.

If possible get some good paint or ask around for tips on how to recolour a diecast toy. So from my experience it's not gonna turn out well in the long run.

Now I 0s0 experience mah, nothing wrong....

TIB537B

6 Apr 09, 14:29

Originally posted by SBS8033D:

Now I 0s0 experience mah, nothing wrong....

get tamiya paint or something. Correction fluid/tape are for schoolwork *ahem*

SBS8033D

6 Apr 09, 14:35

Originally posted by TIB537B:

get tamiya paint or something. Correction fluid/tape are for schoolwork *ahem*

lol..... I will still keep the way TIB1234T taught me, to paste a layer of paper....

TIB1234T

8 Apr 09, 10:15

Once again, my Mercs O405.

Before (B: Beck-Modern Guilt)

After (Sanyo Eneloop Battery)

SMB66X

8 Apr 09, 19:01

Originally posted by TIB1234T:

I have two small ones.

Mine is the blue one (U have) and the Black one :D

SMB66X

8 Apr 09, 19:05

Originally posted by TIB537B:

My version without back ad...less clean version XD from about 5 years ago ba. The time when TIBS adopting their new livery :(

ps - this is the bus that i last time donnoe go use correction fluid and red./black colour pencil go "paint" the bus de.

Use a White marker:D

TIB537B

8 Apr 09, 19:08

Originally posted by SMB66X:

Use a White marker:D

That bus ar... last time one, now left to collect dust le :p

SMB66X

8 Apr 09, 19:26

I remembering sawing one TIBS bendy bus make from cupboard when i walk pass my neighbour's house

SBS997A

8 Apr 09, 20:32

Originally posted by autumncs:

I am too lazy to take individual photos of all my die-cast models, so I will post a photo of my entire collection...

My favourites would be the SBST twin models (bottom shelf), the Berlin 3-axle MAN double-decker (middle shelf), and the various Hong Kong double deckers (middle and top shelf). I also have several models of the Unimog (the lorry-like vehicle on the top shelf) because I drove the Unimog during my NS.

I also bought a couple of bus models while I was working in the UK...

The 2 Mercedes Citaro models in the middle have a deep significance for me because I took the actual buses when I live in Slough (near Heathrow Airport and Windsor).

If your eyes are sharp enough, you'll realize that the double-decker at the top is actually a SBST 2-axle Volvo Olympian. Metroline (one of the bus operators in London) is owned by ComfortDelgro, so some of the buses in Metroline were actually "recycled" from SBST. Here are 2 more photos of the side and back of the box. Unfortunately I didn't see the actual bus in London...

I was pretty amazed when I found out that Metroline actually belongs to ComfortDelgro... And I was even more amazed to find out that Metroline "recycled" SBST's buses, which were made in the UK in the first place. And the best thing is that a die-cast model of this "recycled" VO was made while there's no die-cast model of the VO with original SBST livery...

O My i see 1 of my love ones how can 1 buy that MAN lion's City DD xD

TIB1234T

8 Apr 09, 21:39

Originally posted by SMB66X:

Mine is the blue one (U have) and the Black one :D

That time I want to buy the black one, the last piece I saw at Kiddy Palace, but the bus abit like suspension problem, so didn't buy. Somemore my mom allow me to but 1 only, so the red one.

SBS7382C

8 Apr 09, 22:22

wads the average cost of these models?

haiz...i lost and spoiled most of min coz i keep playing wif them when young...

TIB1234T

9 Apr 09, 12:00

Originally posted by SBS7382C:

wads the average cost of these models?

haiz...i lost and spoiled most of min coz i keep playing wif them when young...

For the ones I shown, the small Mercs coaches, each cost $19.90.

SMB66X

9 Apr 09, 23:01