Nigel Heath Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 That is a finely executed model which could easily pass for the real thing in some shots. Great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Looks so real Amazing!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonehammer Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) You got compliments today from an unusual source: Me: "Hey, come and take a look at this." Husband (looking): "Hmm. You planning on a motor home?" Me: "A shoe box maybe, as it's about this big." Husband: "Huh..." *penny drops* Husband: "...You mean THAT is a MODEL?" I mean, really. Just looking at it you can smell the greasy exhaust smoke and hear the cries of the hawkers... Edited June 16, 2015 by Bonehammer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinism Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Wow Alex - that's really a model? I've just found your post and when I saw the first few photos I thought it was the latest update to the walk-around section! Stunning work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29Triplex Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Ditto, What Darwinism said! I couldn't tell at first that it wasn't an actual Routemaster - Just stunning!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Sorry - already been said numerous times - but I thought those first half-dozen photos were of your real 'source' inspiration vehicle - hadn't realised they were actually the model! Superb. Love the greasy hand marks around the bonnet release/front edge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazza68 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I thought it was a real bus!! I have seen this kit built by others and I have to say this is a show winner. Superb detail and weathering, it looks like it has been trundling around London all its life, Stunning!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 That is fantastic, despite being on an old thread !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 What a stunner! I can see just picture Stan and Blakey having a barney on that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Wow That looks really impressive ......and real. Love the finish and weathering and pictures Rgds Mr b 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Amazing, it looks real! Great work and pictures, bravo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 My daughter bought me this for christmas. If it turns out half as good I will be amazed. Sir that is truly stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbondoni Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Even knowing it was a model, I had trouble believing it. To my eye, this is one of the best builds I've ever seen, the attention to detail, particularly on the weathering of the rear / stair area are just amazing. Huge congrats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2410 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 Wow, this topic is still being commented))) I'm glad to know that BRITmodellers like model builded by a man who has never seen a real RML ))) Thank you again for your posts! As for weathering & detailing - I think it's the credit of some megabytes of photoes I collected while building this kit 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Wow, this topic is still being commented))) I'm glad to know that BRITmodellers like model builded by a man who has never seen a real RML ))) Thank you again for your posts! As for weathering & detailing - I think it's the credit of some megabytes of photoes I collected while building this kit Truly an incredible build.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Congratulations. Excellent finish. The little touch that did it for me was the oily fingerprints on the leading edge of the bonnet. Like others I thought I was looking at pictures of the real thing at first. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) Model? Yeah,course it is. You've photoshopped a bigger world around it ! What a fantastic job you've done. I was riding these 117 and 285 from the 1st 117s,about 5 'till in my late 20s/early 30s. It looks so real to me,the seat pattern,I got itchy legs looking at them. Things I'd forgotten about are here.The weathering is spot on,the darker shading on each panel edge and rivet line is perfect.the stair risers paint kicked and scraped off,spot on. The floor is too clean though (sorry!) plenty of dirty West Middlesex shoes made it a very dark grey. Its a great job,well done,thats my childhood in a kit! Love it,can't stop looking at it........The Routemaster Thanks for showing. Well done ! Edited March 1, 2016 by bzn20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 That view down the aisle of the bottom deck is amazing. It is just how I remember the Routemasters. Brilliant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Just found this one and it brought back a lot of memories...they still used Routemasters in my local area (Thames Valley, later Alder Valley) when I was at school. When they replaced them with buses that had doors we all hated not being able to jump on or off while the bus was moving! Fantastic model and very nicely weathered! Ian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 The 285 route turned the corner real slow at the bridge turn left next to Feltham Station...A queue formed for the "green light" along the bottom deck and up the stairs go.go.go the last few were jumping during acceleration,what a sight! Brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2410 Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 Tell me, please, are there any RML's routes in London now? I mean to say some kind of sightseen tours and so on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Not on regular service (like you said)but I think there was a Vintage London Bus tour,not sure if its still running. There are several Transport and Bus museums around with Busses you can ride on. If you google British bus or Transport museums you'll find them. We have one in Lowestoft 150 miles northeast of London but no Routemasters here. I did see a couple in New York though! Found this..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/premium-tours-ltd-16?utm_campaign=uk_dt_sea_ggl_txt_txn_sr_cbp_ch1_nbr_k*bus%20tour_m*_d*geocat%7Chyperlocal%7Clondon%7Cpremium-tours-ltd-16_g*category%7Ctour-bus%7Clondon%7Cexact%7Cpremium-tours-ltd-16_c*99283313000_ap*none_sp*g&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=uk_dt_sea_ggl_txt_dsa_sr_cbp_ch1_nbr&gclid=CIaKhLDerssCFSsGwwodcdkEGA Edited March 7, 2016 by bzn20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayprit Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Tell me, please, are there any RML's routes in London now? I mean to say some kind of sightseen tours and so on? Try this; I believe this is the one Routemaster route dedicated the running of the Routemaster on route 15 for the foreseeable future :........................................................Ride the Heritage Routemaster Buses https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Travel-g186338-c186641/London:United-Kingdom:Ride.The.Heritage.Routemaster.Buses.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompeysugar Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Hi, Just a quick question, I know Revell produced a 1/24 scale AEC Routemaster Bus..Do you know if there is anyone who produces the earlier Routemaster Bus RTL preferably similar scale...I have searched the internet without luck...many thanks for your help. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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