Red Devil Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Or what to do with a donkeys years old Anbrico Regent III Roe kit. Most of the bus kits I tend to build end up motorised but quite simply this hunk of white metal is a non starter for that. So a bit of sawing, filing and soldering later it now sports a Britbus chassis with a representative engine lump with the bonnet in an open position, most likely I will possibly fit a steam/smoke generator as a bit of a gimmick/cameo, possibly not for the purist but hopefully will entertain non enthusiast punters at exhibitions. Much still to do inc sorting correct Sheffield style destination apertures and re instating various beadings etc. Overall for an eight quid purchase I'm quite happy with it and it's not just a generic diecast. 13 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I still have some kits in their original boxes. Probably of more interest is the newsprint that friend Tony Colbeck wrapped the castings in. A bus broken down on a bridge is something i hadn't thought of. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnt Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Not sure if it's just a London thing but it's still standard practice to remove a seat and put it at the back of the bus to show that it is broken down 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ColinK Posted August 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 23, 2018 My bus broke down the other day. Turned out that someone had put screen wash in instead of coolant. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernblue109 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Not just a London thing, this has been common practice in the north east for as long as I can remember. Or what to do with a donkeys years old Anbrico Regent III Roe kit. Most of the bus kits I tend to build end up motorised but quite simply this hunk of white metal is a non starter for that. So a bit of sawing, filing and soldering later it now sports a Britbus chassis with a representative engine lump with the bonnet in an open position, most likely I will possibly fit a steam/smoke generator as a bit of a gimmick/cameo, possibly not for the purist but hopefully will entertain non enthusiast punters at exhibitions. Much still to do inc sorting correct Sheffield style destination apertures and re instating various beadings etc. Overall for an eight quid purchase I'm quite happy with it and it's not just a generic diecast. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 A bit of work done to this recently, window vents and fuel filler altered to prototype Sheffield position and styles, after first coat of primer beadings etc MEKed to the paint then over primered, on lower deck, 'shelf' for destination panel filed into white metal so when fitted the destination blinds aren't flush with the panel but slightly recessed. Next up get busy on the upperdeck along the same lines, beadings and panel lines etc. Remaining bit of bonnet fitted and chassis now ready for spraying. Lower deck obviously had first coat of Sheffield cream, overall I'm enjoying messing with this 30 year old (plus?) dinosaur, something good about doing a full refurb to a hunk of white metal! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RThompson Posted September 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2018 Not just a London thing, this has been common practice in the north east for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately modern bus seats do not allow you to remove the bases unless you have a screw driver. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmonpastures Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 On 14/09/2018 at 18:13, Red Devil said: A bit of work done to this recently, window vents and fuel filler altered to prototype Sheffield position and styles, after first coat of primer beadings etc MEKed to the paint then over primered, on lower deck, 'shelf' for destination panel filed into white metal so when fitted the destination blinds aren't flush with the panel but slightly recessed. Next up get busy on the upperdeck along the same lines, beadings and panel lines etc. Remaining bit of bonnet fitted and chassis now ready for spraying. Lower deck obviously had first coat of Sheffield cream, overall I'm enjoying messing with this 30 year old (plus?) dinosaur, something good about doing a full refurb to a hunk of white metal! Hi Mark, I have to ask what paint are you using for the Sheffield Corporation Transport Cream??? Am now in receipt of all the bits for my overheads and the tram is long overdue a re-paint. SAD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Devil Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 19 hours ago, salmonpastures said: Hi Mark, I have to ask what paint are you using for the Sheffield Corporation Transport Cream??? Am now in receipt of all the bits for my overheads and the tram is long overdue a re-paint. SAD Hi mate, tend to use Ford Ivory and Ford Ontario Blue rattle cans, if yo're brush painting both cream and blue are available from Precision.... Looking forward to the overhead questions! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmonpastures Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Thanks for that Mark, It will have to be brushed as I don't fancy masking all the windows out for a rattle can!!! The trolley pole has arrived,,,mmm,,, I'm glad I did not go for the kit!!!! As mentioned before all the other bits have arrived and are sitting there waiting to go!!! Am off to Stevenage show tomorrow and will get some more bits,, solder paint,, new Antex tip etc from Eileen's and intend to crack on with the overheads next week,,,, keep yourself free for a couple of hours most evenings!!!! Happy New Year,,, SAD 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevblokey Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 25/09/2018 at 00:24, RThompson said: On 23/08/2018 at 16:55, northernblue109 said: Not just a London thing, this has been common practice in the north east for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately modern bus seats do not allow you to remove the bases unless you have a screw driver. Modern buses also now have hazard warning lights. The seat cushion was to indicate to the driver behind not to pull up too close as the buggered one in front weren't going anywhere anytime soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted January 11, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 11, 2020 16 minutes ago, kevblokey said: Modern buses also now have hazard warning lights. The seat cushion was to indicate to the driver behind not to pull up too close as the buggered one in front weren't going anywhere anytime soon. Usually open the engine cover these days (all modern buses being rear-engined) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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