Gogser1 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 What a fabulous piece of work, beautiful weathering and finish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Thanks again lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 That has to be one of the most incredible builds that I've ever seen !!! And I really mean it !!!. The subject choice is also really awesome !! Thanks sooooo much for posting this one. Bob H. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 That has to be one of the most incredible builds that I've ever seen !!! And I really mean it !!!. The subject choice is also really awesome !! Thanks sooooo much for posting this one. Bob H. Thanks Bob. For an old Airfix kit it lends itself well for upgrading but as you can see from the build thread I didn't use any aftermarket parts simply because there aren't any. So I had to get my thinking cap on to make my own which wasn't as bad as I thought plus it was a lot cheaper and best of all it was really satisfying. Its definitely not the best fitting kit and all the parts need tidying up but I would recommend the kit as it was a fun build. I didn't use the figures from the kit as I didn't think the quality was very good and I couldn't find any 1/32 figures from World War One. But now I am glad I didn't use any figures when I read the post from Rikstom which stops and makes you think a bit "I find this quite moving actually, an old worn, empty buss with that graffiti. Makes me think about the guys who wrote it.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Stunning ! ... BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Thanks Bob. For an old Airfix kit it lends itself well for upgrading but as you can see from the build thread I didn't use any aftermarket parts simply because there aren't any. So I had to get my thinking cap on to make my own which wasn't as bad as I thought plus it was a lot cheaper and best of all it was really satisfying. Its definitely not the best fitting kit and all the parts need tidying up but I would recommend the kit as it was a fun build. I didn't use the figures from the kit as I didn't think the quality was very good and I couldn't find any 1/32 figures from World War One. But now I am glad I didn't use any figures when I read the post from Rikstom which stops and makes you think a bit "I find this quite moving actually, an old worn, empty buss with that graffiti. Makes me think about the guys who wrote it.." Yes Sir.. Based on my limited knowledge of WWI the bus with the simple graffiti really does make you think about the guys who wrote it ... Bob H. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 It me again I am afraid, thanks chaps for all the kind comments and I thought you might like to know that Airfix have done an article on their Work Bench Blog about the Bus and the 1/32 Crusader tank I did. http://www.airfix.com/uk-en/news/workbench/new-b-17g-artwork-takes-inspiration-from-the-past/ Thanks again for all the support you gave me during the builds, now I'm off to get a drink and to chill as everything is well with the world, for the time being anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Great job on the bus sunray and congrats on the article... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodiebear Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Cracking and superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Excellent work indeed Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Excellent work done . I'm using your build for reference for my future WW1 bus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Thanks lads. Excellent work done . I'm using your build for reference for my future WW1 bus. Fred, good luck with yours. Here is a link to the London Transport Museum album on Flickr that has a load of photo's of a WW1 bus on tour that you might find useful. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ltmuseum/albums/72157634796129667 Also Fred if you have any questions just get in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Brilliant. Thanks for the link. Just had a quick look at it. I will be in touch if any advice is needed. Thanks. 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 :wow: :wow: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticUSA Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 i am stunned by the craftsmanship involved (i saw your work in progress posting) and the beauty that is the outcome. inspiring good sir. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernst Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Awesome work, I'll read the wip later but this looks the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I somehow missed this, the first time around, but as everyone else has said, this is a truly stunning model. Nice one. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunray Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Thanks chaps. Airfix did a piece about my bus when I posted the build. I was lucky to meet the guy who writes their blog on the Airfix website two years ago at Duxford and he told me that their sales of the bus went up when their article was posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Super job !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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