perdu Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 Are these bit rings? Snaffles? Compobolitangers? I dunno but for now there's a bunch of them going to dangle by the horses mouths. At the bits will come the reins. I have placed buckles and bits onto the reins now and all six are ready to rock. And and roll along Broad Street... The bus is on schedule, but being delayed by wi-fi going out of service. Ho hum... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, perdu said: Compobolitangers? Nah. Too shiny. Hope you're wearing eye protection for when the tiny bits go PING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 I'm having to wear industrial strength reading goggles these days, let the little metal bits beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 I mentioned the goggles yesterday, today I used them in a bid to improve the crew figures. The drivers arms and hands were moulded to his legs. No chance of fitting reins in a bunch through the cr, er tight fitting gap there. I had a pair of Airfix French cavalryman arms with the required appendages. Off came the Preiser arms and after a hefty scrape on went the French ones. With a new apron added we are ready to add the reins to his left hand. He'll have his whip in the right hand. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 This is looking sooooooo good! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Absolutely stunning Bill Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Five days beset by harness affairs, I thought I knew how the reins on a three horse rig worked. Appears there are a plethora of ways... five days to five ways 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 Stopping now. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Excellent! Fares please! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Awesome .. or is that Horseome! Certainly very much looking forward to seeing this one in the flesh. well done Bill. Terry 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 I've been told that I just can't help myself. Won't leave anything alone and am my own worst enemy (Nobody knows who that really is, but not me, OK!) And its a bit trueish This Looks toy like, or simply like a model not like a Brummie Buzz. It's too colourful and few of the live bus pictures I have seen are that plain and simple, many advertising local businesses. So I had another go. The pawnbroker has taken advertising on both sides of the bus. New Street is very dirty, but at least the sweeper must have been to clear the hoss poo. See you in a couple of days I hope, if not see you some other day. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Blimey Bill. Excuse the multitudinous “likes” over the past thirty minutes as I caught up on the buzz. Totally and utterly fantastic dear boy. I did like the red sign but I agree with your judgement. The horses, the folk, the bus, broad street, everything is just spot on. No need for road apples. (Oss poo) 🍎 Very much looking forward to seeing her up close on Saturday. Looks like I’m driving so booze is out of the question. I could always drink tea. 😉 Johnny. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 12 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Totally and utterly fantastic dear boy. I did like the red sign but I agree with your judgement. The horses, the folk, the bus, broad street, everything is just spot on. I concur with Johnny here, Bill Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 I'm looking forward to an up close viewing of this one Bill. See you tomorrow! Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 Coming along very nicely Bill, reined you in has it? I see a Viscount lurking on the shelf above. Lovely aircraft. I had a trip from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls in one back in the mid eighties. Don't remember too much about the flight. I recently picked up the Airwaves 1/72 vac-formed kit. Looks good but a lot of work! Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 Just a small post script, the bus is finished after I changed the CBT&Co Ltd font on the sides. I was fortunate enough for it to be winner of the first branch competition of the year on Sunday at the local club meeting. Thank you all for your support during this long ride, I intend to get the model outside for photography then I will post in in RFI to close the journey. Again thanks for being here folks. 👍 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 It surely was my pleasure to follow along, Bill! Well done on the competition! Ciao 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I must say I'm not surprised this won Bill having seen it's magnificence in the flesh. A worthy winner. So I'm thinking what you could do with the old Airfix "Old Bill" bus. It would make a superb partner to the horse drawn. Right scale, lots of remedial probably needed, and its got your name all over it..... 🤔 Just saying... T. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 19, 2023 Share Posted January 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Terry1954 said: Right scale, lots of remedial probably needed, and its got your name all over it..... 🤔 Totally agree Terry Congrats on the competition win Bill greatly deserved Stay safe Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Terry1954 said: I must say I'm not surprised this won Bill having seen it's magnificence in the flesh. A worthy winner. So I'm thinking what you could do with the old Airfix "Old Bill" bus. It would make a superb partner to the horse drawn. Right scale, lots of remedial probably needed, and its got your name all over it..... 🤔 Just saying... T. Terry although I might have considered playing with it I know that young Tomo is mulling over ways and means in that vein, so I'll leave it to the lad. He knows about these things ye know. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 On 09/11/2022 at 14:12, perdu said: So I had another go. Didn't you though? And have to say I think your instincts were spot on Bill - bang! - suddenly that pulls the whole thing together. Joyous work to behold. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Well deserved Bill, that's a stunner! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 agreed. an out of the ordinary, perfectly executed build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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