nick Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 If anybody has any tips on glueing windows in place without this problem of glue travel, then do let me know. Bus looks spot on. For window gluing, try some canopy adhesive, I use this stuff http://www.air-craft.net/acatalog/Zap-Canopy-Glue.html To be honest I suspect it's nothing more than white PVA glue, but it's the way to go for attaching clear parts, you can even have a bead of the stuff and push it back with a Q-tip and water and it won't touch your glazing. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Fantastic build & one of the kits of last year I can't wait to get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 very nice work. would look real if you put it on a print of a road 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stesca Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 (edited) Wow excellent, I have been eyeing this model for some time but not taken the plunge, you have me pushed into it now, Steve. Edited January 24, 2013 by steve scanlon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcawthorne Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Owh, yet another fantastic build of something in the stash getting the old juices flowing. Anyone know a good divorce lawyer. How much work was required to reduce the RML to an RM? It looks like you have made a few (and kitbashed some) so did you keep back a window set to replace the RML's lower deck emergency exit? Finally are the original indicators and rear lights included in the stock kit or are they AM or scratchbuilt mods? Great work Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Owh, yet another fantastic build of something in the stash getting the old juices flowing. Anyone know a good divorce lawyer. How much work was required to reduce the RML to an RM? It looks like you have made a few (and kitbashed some) so did you keep back a window set to replace the RML's lower deck emergency exit? Finally are the original indicators and rear lights included in the stock kit or are they AM or scratchbuilt mods? Great work Chris There is actually an extra window on the sprues of exactly the type you need to replace the RML emergency exit, due to the fact that two of the clear sprues are identical. Thank you Revell. Old style Indicators and the rear lights are in the kit. I have seen a few different ways to cut the RML down to the RM. I detailed the process I did in a build thread I did about a year ago, should still be found "in the works" forum. But I'm not sure of the model in this thread, very nicely done BTW, was cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) Superb stuff David, I feel I could step on to it, its that realistic. Although vehicles aren't my thing I think Revell should be congratulated for producing it despite the faults you have highlighted. Mick Edited January 25, 2013 by mick b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce3371 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Very nice indeed. Quick question; where can I find good reference images for routemaster bus adverts, both exterior and interior, for 1978? I've tried googling, but just can't find good images or sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) Model69 :wow: I can't get over the fine detailed work on your Routemaster.. She looks SUPERB. All I can say it looks SO REAL.. : clap: Not far from ME .....there was a Bus museum that old bus drivers and volunteers had faithfully restored double decker buses and as a kid it was simply a fun and joyous thing to do was just walk there and look around..it was free and I got to sit on the very old buses..so this takes ME bak to MY childhood days..thank you. I think they moved now.. Edited January 26, 2013 by HOUSTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Nicely weatherd example. Looking forward to your next builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Not far from ME .....there was a Bus museum that old bus drivers and volunteers had faithfully restored double decker buses and as a kid it was simply a fun and joyous thing to do was just walk there and look around..it was free and I got to sit on the very old buses..so this takes ME bak to MY childhood days..thank you. I think they moved now.. Was this the one that used to be Cobham way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecombeboy Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 That is very nice indeed! I opened a few windows in my build and had to use the spare after a razor saw malfunction! But you only get one! Like the low-level pics, very life-like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I really like your Routemaster. It looks really Great. Here is a linky https://www.facebook.com/coffeenmotion#!/photo.php?fbid=362838930424522&set=a.141708265870924.21749.117132328328518&type=1&theater from my favorite local coffee hub with an imported Routemaster. You do have such a great eye for details. Congrats to you. Cheers. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model69 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 I really like your Routemaster. It looks really Great. Here is a linky https://www.facebook.com/coffeenmotion#!/photo.php?fbid=362838930424522&set=a.141708265870924.21749.117132328328518&type=1&theater from my favorite local coffee hub with an imported Routemaster. You do have such a great eye for details. Congrats to you. Cheers. Karen Hi Karen Thanks for your comments. I assume you know that the link you sent me isn't a Routemaster? it's a Bristol Lodekker :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hi Karen Thanks for your comments. I assume you know that the link you sent me isn't a Routemaster? it's a Bristol Lodekker :-) oops...yes I did send you the wrong photo sorry about that. Your build does look dapper though Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtney Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Now that is good - is the Model Bus Federation still on the go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model69 Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 I have no idea. I'm sure someone on here will know all :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen T Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Is this it? http://www.model-bus-federation.org.uk/index.html Glen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideways Sid Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 That looks superb. With a clever bit of photoshop and a London street background that could fool most people into believing it to be the real thing. Well done that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model69 Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 (edited) Deleted Edited May 19, 2013 by Greg B Not the for sale area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Really special build thanks for sharing the photos with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrixcolin Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Wow That is brilliant - puts my efforts to shame. Thanks for the pictures which really show it off. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganpete Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Oh my god. sooopperb! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Absolutely brilliant! Well done! Stunning weathering. As others have said it's better than the real thing. I have one of these to build at some point and your articles/posts will be a constant point of reference. Thank you. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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