andye Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Not done much road motor modelling lately, but when the new Ford Cargo from Oxford came out, I looked what to do with it and came up with this. A 1990 20 seat crew bus on the Southern Region with NSE branding. Used by the larger p.way gangs. The height of the body was reduced by about 2-3 mm and windows and doors added. Wheelbase and body size spot on. A very easy conversion. 6-6-2015 052.JPG 6-6-2015 053.JPG thats a super model merfyn, the reg must be eastleigh way? the eastleigh leyland roadrunner recovery bus, same build as mine was H745 YGO, i think! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 9, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 9, 2015 You guys may be interested to know that Bachmann have announced the following as a limited run model, should be available through all main Bachmann stockists.image.jpgimage.jpg I've already put in a pre-order for mine. Only problem is with such models is that the interior is the standard bus one with just seats. Some photographs of the prototype have been shown on Facebook and bulkheads and partitions are evident, any photographs/details of the interior available? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 thats a super model merfyn, the reg must be eastleigh way? the eastleigh leyland roadrunner recovery bus, same build as mine was H745 YGO, i think! Registration from a Southern Region batch, think the photos I have seen of it are in Kent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I've already put in a pre-order for mine. Only problem is with such models is that the interior is the standard bus one with just seats. Some photographs of the prototype have been shown on Facebook and bulkheads and partitions are evident, any photographs/details of the interior available? I have some photos of the interior, but not my copyright. A PM to me when you get your model maybe. Merf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevblokey Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I've already put in a pre-order for mine. Only problem is with such models is that the interior is the standard bus one with just seats. Some photographs of the prototype have been shown on Facebook and bulkheads and partitions are evident, any photographs/details of the interior available? Very true, but also true of any limited run model be it a Bristol VR engineering bus, a Breakdown mk1 coach, a Research Department vehicle coach conversion etc. Having said that, several years ago, a China Motor Bus DMS training vehicle was released by EFE and this featured a one off moulding of the upper deck that did not feature any seats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Bus looks good, a little ex works for me but I will not resist it. Cheers. Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Registration from a Southern Region batch, think the photos I have seen of it are in Kent. That is strange, I photographed this lorry at Ashford Station, it must be a P/Way lorry where it was parked. See pics: I must for me to model now. Cheers. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 That is strange, I photographed this lorry at Ashford Station, it must be a P/Way lorry where it was parked. See pics: M-988 AD 30-9-93 H741 YGO.jpg M-989 AD 30-9-93 H741 YGO.jpg M-991 AD 30-9-93 H741 YGO.jpg I must for me to model now. Cheers. Thanks Paul, thought it may have been your photos I copied it from. I see I missed the NSE logo on the back. Cheers Merf. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 From the photos I have seen of the of the BR Engineering Training Bus was that it has strengthens ribs to the top level and roof lights but none the less looks a good model have already pre-ordered mine. I had recently purchased a bus to convert and paint in this colour scheme. This has been dismantled and stripped of paint ready to commence, ops! At least I haven spent to much time on it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) From the photos I have seen of the of the BR Engineering Training Bus was that it has strengthens ribs to the top level and roof lights but none the less looks a good model have already pre-ordered mine. I had recently purchased a bus to convert and paint in this colour scheme. This has been dismantled and stripped of paint ready to commence, ops! At least I haven spent to much time on it Me too, but you can always do the other one, AYG941H with the Plant & Machinery Dept. . That's now my plan. Should find it on flickr. Edited June 11, 2015 by Merfyn Jones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 found a picture with what clearly looks like a large burglar alarm box fitted to the front. https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmightycat/5950120079/in/photolist-hQXt3A-a4MVpe-EzVXu-fEeiTn 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Have Bachmann got the colour wrong? in the press release it looks blue but is clearly grey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 11, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 11, 2015 Have Bachmann got the colour wrong? in the press release it looks blue but is clearly grey Two different vehicles, perhaps the grey version will be offered as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andye Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 That is strange, I photographed this lorry at Ashford Station, it must be a P/Way lorry where it was parked. See pics: M-988 AD 30-9-93 H741 YGO.jpg M-989 AD 30-9-93 H741 YGO.jpg M-991 AD 30-9-93 H741 YGO.jpg I must for me to model now. Cheers. brilliant pics, did you get any of the maestro next to it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil R Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Hi If you search flickr for BNU679G (can't get it to link, sorry) you get a photo from 1986 at Springs Branch, Wigan. There is a class 20 behind it in BR blue. The bus looks to be painted in the same grey as the Doncaster Training bus referred to earlier in post 1712. It certainly doesn't look as blue as the model. That may be an earlier/later variation of the livery and I'm happy to be corrected. (There's also a pic of it at Doncaster with a very tatty Leyland Terrier behind it in 1987) TTC Diecast are doing the model on a pre-order offer of £31.88. Regards Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 http://www.sct61.org.uk/mg315 https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmightycat/5950205979/in/faves-26024754@N07/ Sure looks grey to me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 14, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 14, 2015 Hi If you search flickr for BNU679G (can't get it to link, sorry) you get a photo from 1986 at Springs Branch, Wigan. There is a class 20 behind it in BR blue. The bus looks to be painted in the same grey as the Doncaster Training bus referred to earlier in post 1712. It certainly doesn't look as blue as the model. That may be an earlier/later variation of the livery and I'm happy to be corrected. (There's also a pic of it at Doncaster with a very tatty Leyland Terrier behind it in 1987) TTC Diecast are doing the model on a pre-order offer of £31.88. Regards Phil http://www.sct61.org.uk/mg315 https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmightycat/5950205979/in/faves-26024754@N07/ Sure looks grey to me. A couple of pics posted on Facebook shows one in blue. Perhaps if we're lucky Bachmann might announce one in the grey livery as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Some time back, I saw a BR liveried lorry in an EFE advert that looked too light a shade of green. Should be the same as BR loco green. I phoned the firm up to tell them and they assured me it was correct as they had done it the same green as all their other BRS parcel vans ! When I explained the difference, I was told too late to correct it now as they were on the boat from China. They now have colour pictures with the correct shade. So if you think something is wrong, tell them, it may not be too late. Merf. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Searle Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Spotted at a rally last year. Is it a replica? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil R Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) Morning Have just emailed EFE and will post any response. Hoping for clarification as it's a nice looking model. Regards Phil Edited June 15, 2015 by Phil R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 brilliant pics, did you get any of the maestro next to it No sorry. Just checked my vehicle pics and there are none. Times were different back then, we had Maestros at Paddock Wood ECR & Ashford Buildings when I was with them but never thought to take pics. Cheers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbadger Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Spotted at a rally last year. Is it a replica? I know the owner, and yes it's a replica. He has an interest in railways as well as trucks and wanted one in BR colours. He has a number of other vehicles which are in authentic colours. Tony Comber Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I know the owner, and yes it's a replica. He has an interest in railways as well as trucks and wanted one in BR colours. He has a number of other vehicles which are in authentic colours. Tony Comber And a nice job he has made of it too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Not done much road motor modelling lately, but when the new Ford Cargo from Oxford came out, I looked what to do with it and came up with this. A 1990 20 seat crew bus on the Southern Region with NSE branding. Used by the larger p.way gangs. The height of the body was reduced by about 2-3 mm and windows and doors added. Wheelbase and body size spot on. A very easy conversion. 6-6-2015 052.JPG 6-6-2015 053.JPG Very nice model how did you do the conversion? I'm building one just now, rather than modify the body I opted to scratch build it with plasticard. It may not be 100% perfect but will look ok I hope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Quick question where can you buy British Rail transfers for yellow lorries and vans? Also does anyone make the scotrail version black lettering on light blue background? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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