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Bus Models
Posted by bablenw on Saturday, January 3, 2009 3:14 PM

Hey there auto folks;

I'm trying to find out if there are any scale models of passanger buses. Specifically the kind that Greyhound uses. I have a client that wants me to build him one. If anyone can be of assistance that would be great!

Thank you

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Posted by gregbale on Saturday, January 3, 2009 5:54 PM

Neil:

I'm with you. I've been hoping for a big-scale version of the old Greyhound Scenicruiser for years, but so far, diecast seems to be the only real answer.

A German company called MEK did 1/87 resin versions of both the Scenicruiser and the smaller "fishbowl" buses around 2002, but they seem to have largely disappeared by now. You could try truckstopmodels.com if you want to try the small scale stuff.

Fujimi and Aoshima do a pretty good variety of 1/32 modern buses, but almost exclusively Japanese designs. Hobby Link Japan (to name but one) usually has them in stock. These might have useable components if you're looking to scratchbuild. I've toyed with the notion, but so far haven't gotten that ambitious.

Best of luck

Greg

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Posted by *Hella-Fresh* on Saturday, January 3, 2009 6:05 PM
There are two kits on ebay right now.. if you go to toys and hobbies section and enter greyhound bus as your search topic
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Posted by Torio on Sunday, January 4, 2009 5:46 PM
I saw in a Tamiya Model Magazine that Revell made a big one; it's not a Greyhound, anyway but they said the model was great ( although a little pricey )

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Posted by wingform84 on Monday, January 5, 2009 2:55 PM

I have this kit

 

I've not even opened it, but I've seen some of what others built with it and it looks amazing.  Lots of seats inside though.  Theres more like it on eBay, which is where I got mine, but like Torio said, it's pricey.  I dunno if it's the one he meant, but its around $115 with shipping cost.  

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Posted by bablenw on Monday, January 5, 2009 5:44 PM

Thank  you kindly folks for the great info and the links.

I have  checked out the Revell kit in a catalogue at my LHS yesterday and they wanted $124.00.  That is a bit pricey.  I also saw a couple of Fujimi offerings in 1/32 scale and they're costs are about 70.00 a piece. I'd like to see some reviews and photos of these kits before I commit.

I'm going to do some more research.

Take care

NeilCaptain [4:-)]

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Posted by bablenw on Monday, January 5, 2009 5:47 PM

Here's a link to a review for those interested.

http://www.internetmodeler.com/2008/august/first-looks/revell_neoplan.php

Neil

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Posted by bablenw on Monday, January 5, 2009 5:56 PM

Ok I found one more site.Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]  It's in a foregin language but there are some nice photos showing the built kit.

http://www.prometna-zona.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=353

Neil

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Posted by Boba Fett on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 4:27 PM
Kinad doing a hijack but does anyone make kits of a CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) bus? My brother just loves those things and I wondered if I could build him one. Any thoughts?

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