dcroz Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Thanks to both Kev & Merfyn for the memories and sketch plan of the interior - really helpful. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Retired examples would have made great transport for bands on the 'toilet venue' circuit. Beats the transit MkIs made infamous in the title of MEGA CITY 4's first LP 'Tranzophobia,' THE STRANGLERS' converted ice-cream van, and the countless ambulances of yore. That thought's actually got me hooked now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyewipe Jct Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Retired examples would have made great transport for bands on the 'toilet venue' circuit. Beats the transit MkIs made infamous in the title of MEGA CITY 4's first LP 'Tranzophobia,' THE STRANGLERS' converted ice-cream van, and the countless ambulances of yore. That thought's actually got me hooked now... They were also much in evidence among the 'hippy traveller'/'peace convoy' community in the '80s, which might make a nice little cameo, if you're that way inclined Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevblokey Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 They were also much in evidence among the 'hippy traveller'/'peace convoy' community in the '80s, which might make a nice little cameo, if you're that way inclined Kevin This kind of thing? http://www.travellerhomes.co.uk/?s=60 for even more! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyewipe Jct Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 This kind of thing? http://www.travellerhomes.co.uk/?s=60 for even more! Yep, that's where I found most of the FG photos I've seen. Unfortunately, most of my mates who were into that sort of thing only had fairly boring vehicles, although there were a couple of little Bedford J2 coaches that were quite characterful . Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevblokey Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 Hi Gang, I was at the Toy & Hobby trade fair today and one of the stalls had a pre-pro Base Toys D82 FG Crewbus. Please note this is a pre-pro and as such there are faults both deliberate and accidental, things to note are that the wheelbase is shorter than it should be, but bear in mind that all Base Toys trucks are made to fit a small number of chassis', so the wheelbase is a compromise, additionally, the rubbing strip is not straight, this will be sorted before production, what do you RMWebbers think? The crew area features full seating, the first version will be in Yellow with Green to follow. I personally think it looks the part! Thats all for now. Kev I thought it may be prudent to see the rear end as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 The Noddy Van at the end of this link is something else as well: http://www.travellerhomes.co.uk/?p=1375 The distrust between old school punks and crusties was such that we tended to avoid looking at this genre of vehicle at the turn of the nineties, but it seems that we missed a few classic railway affiliates along the way! Thanks for posting the link. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invicta Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Apologies if I'm posting something already seen, but have we had pics of a fully painted example of the Base Toys FG Crewbus yet? If not, found these on a wholesalers' website: http://www.ayrey.co....s/BTO%20D82.jpg http://www.ayrey.co....s/BTO%20D89.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcb 3c Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 They were also much in evidence among the 'hippy traveller'/'peace convoy' community in the '80s, which might make a nice little cameo, if you're that way inclined Wonder if anyone will restore one of these FG 's back into its BR livery,don't think there is one on the circuit at the present . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Wonder if anyone will restore one of these FG 's back into its BR livery,don't think there is one on the circuit at the present . my father in law has an fg under resoration, keep trying to get him to paint it yellow but to no avail, its a flat back one with wooden sides like base toys earlier release. were would he get the br arrow sticker from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Wonder if anyone will restore one of these FG 's back into its BR livery,don't think there is one on the circuit at the present . There was one at the Midland Railway Centre at Butterley about 10 years ago. They have since built a shed to house road vehicles, but when I visited recently I could not find it and nobody knew of the whareabouts. Steel bodywork is the reason so few survived. Merfyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevblokey Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 There was one at the Midland Railway Centre at Butterley about 10 years ago. They have since built a shed to house road vehicles, but when I visited recently I could not find it and nobody knew of the whareabouts. Steel bodywork is the reason so few survived. Merfyn. I may be going around the twist, but I am sure that one of the mainstream classic commercial magazines has got one for sale in the classifieds, I'll have to take another look next time I am in the local library (WHSmiths!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I may be going around the twist, but I am sure that one of the mainstream classic commercial magazines has got for sale in the classifieds, I'll have to take another look next time I am in the local library (WHSmiths!) Sounds good news, would like to see that. Merfyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
25047 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 ] In addition to Kev's notes, the slopeing doors and the incorrect body shape above the windscreen are being corrected. Not bad at 7 quid. I think the finished job will please most people. Merfyn. Hi Re FG crewbus photo HTO983N Do you know when and where it was taken? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi Re FG crewbus photo HTO983N Do you know when and where it was taken? It is on Llandudno station after withdrawl, awaiting disposal. About 1986 I think. It was formerly used by the Llanrwst PWay gang on the Blaenau Ffestiniog branch. Merfyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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