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SchoolBusFan
Top Member
USA
1769 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2005 : 3:09:59 PM
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Great fleet, I know there's a lot more. What are the years of the buses in these pictures? I would've thought that was a real ariel view of a bus yard, but the tile gave it away. Good job on all of those Ted!! |
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ICfan
Top Member
USA
1251 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2005 : 4:52:47 PM
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Bigger fleet than mine? lol Get Fleet! Like to see that new C2 you just made! Keep on going Ted! |
Tyler Roys Weatherman and International Fan,
http://www.freewebs.com/thectschoolbusyard |
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SuperiorGMC1963
Top Member
USA
1079 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2005 : 8:17:26 PM
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quote: Originally posted by SchoolBusFan
Great fleet, I know there's a lot more. What are the years of the buses in these pictures? I would've thought that was a real ariel view of a bus yard, but the tile gave it away. Good job on all of those Ted!!
These photos represent about half of my fleet. The other half is up in Michigan. I moved to Georgia in 1998 and all of the buses in Michigan are pre-1998 with the exception of one. 45 of the buses in the photos were built since late 1999 and therefore were built here in Georgia. The other 20 were brought down here from Michigan and they range in age from 1992-1999. A few of my buses have found homes with family and friends.
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SuperiorGMC1963
Top Member
USA
1079 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2005 : 8:20:56 PM
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quote: Originally posted by IC-RE
NICE FLEET!! are those AmTran Genesis's in the backround?
Good eyes, lol. There is one AmTran Genesis in the background. There are several other AmTran and IC RE's and one IC FE. Ted |
Edited by - SuperiorGMC1963 on 11/09/2005 8:24:35 PM |
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GMCBlueBird83
Top Member
USA
1478 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2005 : 06:18:25 AM
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Just awesome Ted, thanks for sharing those pics! |
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Jake
Top Member
USA
3527 Posts |
Posted - 02/05/2006 : 1:30:14 PM
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Hi Guys! I figured I minus well post my fleet. LOL Speedy Bus Inc. (I am currently modeling my buses, so they'll fit in) Fleet A: 2 1991 IHC Wayne , Bus # 9101, 9102 (Road Champs) - Reg Route/ SUB 1995 Thomas Saf-T-Liner ER RE , Bus #: 9501 (SunnySide?) - Reg Route 1985 IHC Blue Bird , Bus #8501 (Sunnyside) - Reg Route 1978 IHC Wayne , Bus #7801 (Maker unknown) - RETIRED in 2004 Due to wreck. Fleet B: 1989 IHC Wayne, Bus #8901 (Unknown [Not Matchbox]) - Reg. Route 3 1987 IHC Wayne, Bus #8701, 8702, 8703 (Matchbox) -Reg/ Reg/ Sub 1982 IHC Wayne, Bus #8201 (Matchbox) - Sub (SOON TO BE RETIRED DUE TO CONDITION) 1985 Ford Wayne , Bus #8502 (Hot Wheels) - Sub (Soon to be retired due to condition) 2 1988 Ford Wayne, Bus #8801, 8802 (Maisto) - Sub/ Sub 3 1989 Ford Wayne, Bus #8902, 8903, 8904 (Maisto) - Reg/ Sub/ Sub Rebuilt 1960 Carpenter Corsair? #6001 (Hot Wheels) - Reg. 1962 GMC Superior? , Bus #6201, (Simpsons Bus - Johnny L.) - Reg. 2 1989 Ford E-350 Collins, Bus #8905, 8906 , (Monster Garage) Reg/ Sub 3 2000 Hummer Waynes (Rebody), Bus #0001, 0002, 0003 (Matchbox) Reg/ Reg/ Sub 1995 Ford Wayne, Bus #9502 (Matchbox - Actually 2004) - Reg 1964 GMC Superior, #6401 (Johnny C) - Activity Bus Fleet C: 1940 Crown Supercoach (Rebuilt) Bus#: 4001 (Sunnyside) - Out of Service currently due to repairs) 1992 IHC Ward Handy, Bus #: 9201 (Sunnyside) - Out of Service currently due to repairs 1990 BB AA FE, Bus #9001 (Blue Bird) - Sub (Out of service currently due to others ) Acivity Buses: 1964 GMC Superior, #6402, (Johnny C - Partridge Bus) 2 1988 Ford Waynes #8803, 8804 (Hot Wheels) 1960 Carp. Corsair (Rebuilt) #6002 (Hot Wheels) 1980 IHC Wayne (Race Bus) #8001 (Maisto) 1 1989 Chevy Van??? #8907' Other Cars/ Trucks 2001 Mobile Lighting Truck #B-01 1990 Chevy Highway Matinence Truck #B-02 (Both Matchbox) 2 1970s Police Cars #B-03, B-04 (Unknown - Cheapies) 1970s Matinence/ Fire Vheicle #B-05 (Hot Wheels)
The 1982 IHC Wayne and the 1985 Ford Wayne are going to be replaced soon at the end of the 2006-2007 School Year by *MAYBE* some Hepra BB's, or a Thomas HDX. All retired buses are put in a field and used for parts LOL.
More Info/ Pictures coming soon!
~Jake~ (Fleet of 35 Buses and 5 Matinence Vheicles.) |
Edited by - Jake on 02/05/2006 1:33:54 PM |
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Jake
Top Member
USA
3527 Posts |
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SuperiorGMC1963
Top Member
USA
1079 Posts |
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Jake
Top Member
USA
3527 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2006 : 12:32:00 PM
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Well, see, i somehow dropped it, and its rear axel broke, etc. So its rear wheels want to fall out off the body. (Some piece of plastic broke). So I just say some naughty person ran their car into the side of it.... (It was also a very ugly model of a try at a 1980s IHC Wayne. No detail, or rear lights!! LOL.)
~Jake~ ---- Also on those 56 Chevy Superior models - they are REALLY hard to find, to me. I (At a last resort) purchased mine (2) at the annual state flea market for about $2 a bus. (Someobne was selling theirs for 6!!!) I was also told it was becoming a VERY hot item by the dealer I bought it from.. ~Jake~ |
Edited by - Jake on 02/06/2006 12:34:13 PM |
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SuperiorGMC1963
Top Member
USA
1079 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2006 : 11:58:43 AM
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quote: Originally posted by 92WardSenatorFE
---- Also on those 56 Chevy Superior models - they are REALLY hard to find, to me. I (At a last resort) purchased mine (2) at the annual state flea market for about $2 a bus. (Someobne was selling theirs for 6!!!) I was also told it was becoming a VERY hot item by the dealer I bought it from.. ~Jake~
I ordered one of these buses a few days ago from a dealer on eBay. They're pretty easy to find there but the prices (plus shipping) are a little high. Paying $2 seems to be a very good deal. I have never seen one of these at a local store although I haven't looked that much.
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busmodeler
New Member
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2006 : 6:00:59 PM
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wondering if any of you customize your models in addition to re-lettering. here's a short video of the Sunnyside 9852 with flashing red and amber lights (to Federal flash rate standards of course), headlights, aisle lighting, motorized swinging Stop sign, engine sounds and noisy kids. i also found 1/48 scale seated children used in model railroads fit nicely. (note: video w/sound about 1.3 Mbytes)
http://home.att.net/~stan2004/schoolbus.MPG
i also re-decaled the grammar error on the rear door (of a school bus mind you!). i'm particularly interested if/how anyone has animated the front bumper crossing arm or found a model suitable for doing such. |
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Chris
Top Member
USA
1013 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2006 : 04:51:34 AM
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quote: Originally posted by busmodeler
wondering if any of you customize your models in addition to re-lettering. here's a short video of the Sunnyside 9852 with flashing red and amber lights (to Federal flash rate standards of course), headlights, aisle lighting, motorized swinging Stop sign, engine sounds and noisy kids. i also found 1/48 scale seated children used in model railroads fit nicely. (note: video w/sound about 1.3 Mbytes)
http://home.att.net/~stan2004/schoolbus.MPG
i also re-decaled the grammar error on the rear door (of a school bus mind you!). i'm particularly interested if/how anyone has animated the front bumper crossing arm or found a model suitable for doing such.
Wow, wow, and wow again. Bus Modeler you have conquered what most of us has always wanted, or at least what I have! A small model bus with working (realistic) ambers, reds, and stop arm. When does mass production begin!? |
My Personal Fleet 1985 Ward Ford #1 Lexington Local - 1990 Wayne International NO.2 Walton-Verona - 1992 Ward Senator NO.4 Walton-Verona *SOLD* |
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ICfan
Top Member
USA
1251 Posts |
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busmodeler
New Member
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 02/25/2006 : 1:50:00 PM
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Chris, thanks for your kind words. I don’t think a manufacturer will mass-produce a model with the features you mention so it’s a DIY project. The Sunnyside diecast dis-assembles easily providing access to the 8-way to install lights. The sign is on a pivot which simplifies adding a motor. The basic components (lights, motor, electronic chips) to do an amber/red 8-way flasher and swing the sign are about $20. It runs on 1 AAA battery under the seats. But assembly, wiring, fine soldering, and chassis re-work takes time. One forum poster commented he spends some 30 hours to hand-craft custom physical features of one model. It’s a similar situation but with different materials.
If you want to try, I’ll help. Maybe the 1/54 scale C2 which is similar in size to the Sunnyside? I don’t have one but it appears to have a swinging sign. The key is if and how it comes apart to install lights and a mechanism to swing the sign. I don’t sell anything so I’m not sure how this would work. If you don’t already work with electronic components, getting them in one-sy two-sy quantities is a challenge (parts aren’t from Radio Shack). But if you’re interested send an email and we can sort it out offline.
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Davegr
Active Member
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - 02/26/2006 : 11:08:20 AM
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I have been collecting school bus models since 1973. I mostly collect realistic- looking bus models; where you can identify them with a chassis or body company. I would say I have more than 200. |
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ICfan
Top Member
USA
1251 Posts |
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Davegr
Active Member
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - 02/26/2006 : 12:38:18 PM
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E Bay is a bus lovers best friend.
It's great for models, literature, pictures and for buying actual buses.
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overbyja
Senior Member
USA
123 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2006 : 4:07:56 PM
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quote: quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by 92WardSenatorFE
How can I add a district's name to the side of a BlueB. bank? (where can I get the lettering?)
-Jake
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Again, hopefully Jeff will see these posts and respond. I've used a couple of different ways to get the lettering I want. One is a bit too complicated to explain. A new way that I've recently tried is to go to the link below. This is the exact Highway Gothic B style font that Blue Bird and IC currently uses. What you can do is type in the 'sample box'the exact wording for the side of your bus. Then print the page with the samples. Then you will need to make a master copy that you can use to photocopy your final lettering onto clear full sheet adhesive backed labels. An even better product that the clear labels (which you can find at Staples or Office Max) is ReproFilm. This is about a $1 a sheet and can be found at architect/drafting supply stores or online (do a search). If you go online you may have to buy a whole box but there should be a store in your town that sells copying supplies to architects and they will sell by the sheet. To make my final photocopies with the ReproFilm I take it to Staples. A home copier will not work with ReproFilm. The ReproFill clear (#420) is pretty much invisible once it's applied to the bus.
http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/pixymbols/highway-gothic/b/win-t1/129924/
Ted
Sorry to bring up such an old topic, but I think I may have found something of interest to those that want to add lettering to their model buses. The name of the font currently used on Bluebird and IC buses is called Highway Gothic B, which is expensive to buy and the samples aren't very sharp when you print them off. I've found a site that made a font identical to Highway Gothic called "Roadgeek", and you can download it for free. The fonts come in a package, and the one you should use is called "Roadgeek2005 Type B". Here's the link: http://www.triskele.com/fonts |
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Jake
Top Member
USA
3527 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 04:24:59 AM
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Thanks Jake!
I love it!
~Jake~ |
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SuperiorGMC1963
Top Member
USA
1079 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 05:54:08 AM
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Hey Jake, thanks for sharing that information! However, when it comes to computers my knowledge is pretty limited. I downloaded the fonts (I think) but how do you open the file to use them? I tried to open the fonts (type B) with my Word Processor but it would not let me. AAAARrrrrgggghhhhhh!!!!! Help! Any advice?? |
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SchoolBusFan
Top Member
USA
1769 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 08:11:58 AM
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Is it Roadgeek2005 Series B? Thanks for sharing that site, it'll be very usefull. |
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Jake
Top Member
USA
3527 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 08:17:04 AM
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quote: Originally posted by SuperiorGMC1963
Hey Jake, thanks for sharing that information! However, when it comes to computers my knowledge is pretty limited. I downloaded the fonts (I think) but how do you open the file to use them? I tried to open the fonts (type B) with my Word Processor but it would not let me. AAAARrrrrgggghhhhhh!!!!! Help! Any advice??
You have to upload them into your computer's font folder.
If thats the case, I'll email u and show u how if u need to be shown.
~Jake~ |
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overbyja
Senior Member
USA
123 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 09:50:35 AM
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Not too hard. You first need to unzip the files. You open the file you just downloaded, click on "File", then "Extract All". Click "next" when the window comes up. Now you're at a screen that says "select a destination". Click on "browse". When the window comes up, double click "My Computer", then "C:" (or whatever your hard drive is), then double click "WINDOWS", and click on the "Fonts" folder. Click "OK". Then click next, and you're done!! |
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ICfan
Top Member
USA
1251 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 10:33:10 AM
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Thanks Jake, I make my signs for my buses using one of Fonts in the "C" that looks like a typewriter. My new signs I am applying to the buses say "ALL-STAR/DATTCO TRANSPORTATION - NEW BRITAIN (or SALEM) R10bus#" Got to redo 25 buses w/ these new signs. I have another update coming up on my website soon. |
Tyler Roys Weatherman and International Fan,
http://www.freewebs.com/thectschoolbusyard |
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SuperiorGMC1963
Top Member
USA
1079 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 8:47:28 PM
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quote: Originally posted by overbyja
Not too hard. You first need to unzip the files. You open the file you just downloaded, click on "File", then "Extract All". Click "next" when the window comes up. Now you're at a screen that says "select a destination". Click on "browse". When the window comes up, double click "My Computer", then "C:" (or whatever your hard drive is), then double click "WINDOWS", and click on the "Fonts" folder. Click "OK". Then click next, and you're done!!
Great directions Jake! Thanks for your help! |
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SuperiorGMC1963
Top Member
USA
1079 Posts |
Posted - 07/06/2006 : 8:50:59 PM
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quote: Originally posted by SchoolBusFan
Is it Roadgeek2005 Series B? Thanks for sharing that site, it'll be very usefull.
George, yes, series (or type) B. Series C was used on older Blue Birds and also on Superior in the 70's. |
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Jake
Top Member
USA
3527 Posts |
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bsaund09
Top Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 11:23:52 AM
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SuperiourGMC1963--do you have photos of your 1970's buses I have seen your picutures of your fleet that is very nice would like to see if you have photos of the 1974-1979 type Fords.keep up the work it looks very nice. |
keep those buses rolling http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/schoolbushistory |
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Jake
Top Member
USA
3527 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 11:39:22 AM
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quote: Originally posted by bsaund09
SuperiourGMC1963--do you have photos of your 1970's buses I have seen your picutures of your fleet that is very nice would like to see if you have photos of the 1974-1979 type Fords.keep up the work it looks very nice.
If I am correct he has gotten rid of alot of those.
I'd love to see pics too!
~Jake~ |
Yellow & Black A new forum community dedicated to school bus driving, operations, maintenance and enthusiasts! Come join the discussion! |
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SchoolBusFan
Top Member
USA
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SuperiorGMC1963
Top Member
USA
1079 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 1:22:53 PM
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quote: Originally posted by bsaund09
SuperiourGMC1963--do you have photos of your 1970's buses I have seen your picutures of your fleet that is very nice would like to see if you have photos of the 1974-1979 type Fords.keep up the work it looks very nice.
This is one of only two photos I have of ANY of my 70's buses. http://www.msnusers.com/SuperiorGMC1963/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=50 1978 Superior International
Unfortunately, I did not start taking photos of my buses until the mid-80's and by then many of my late 70's buses were....destroyed. Fact is, back then, I only kept buses for a few years. I just didn't have the room and the buses were not as well made as they are today. I also reused the wheels and tires. I made quite a few '77-79 Ford Conventionals and I really wish I had some photos of them. The smartest thing I ever did was start taking a photo of each bus I've made beginning in the mid-80s to present day. I have a photo of a '79 Superior International but that is the only other 70's bus I have photographed. If anyone is interested I can post it here. It was on my site but I removed it a few months ago.
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ICfan
Top Member
USA
1251 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 1:32:53 PM
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Jake - I just put ambers (Red LEDs) in one of my buses (IC Bus #1), but the wires and battery can be found in the bus with a switch on the back hatch of the bus. |
Tyler Roys Weatherman and International Fan,
http://www.freewebs.com/thectschoolbusyard |
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bsaund09
Top Member
USA
609 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 6:29:26 PM
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SuperiorGMC1963-- Thank you for the response I was not sure how far back your work went I really enjoy looking at your updates. Those older buses really look good so i knew if you had any they would be perfect. |
keep those buses rolling http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/schoolbushistory |
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SuperiorGMC1963
Top Member
USA
1079 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 7:34:20 PM
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quote: Originally posted by bsaund09
SuperiorGMC1963-- Thank you for the response I was not sure how far back your work went I really enjoy looking at your updates. Those older buses really look good so i knew if you had any they would be perfect.
I'm glad you enjoy the updates. And as far as the older buses being perfect...well, I wish that were the case. I've learned quite a bit over the years and each bus is better than the last. It's been awhile since I've updated but I am working on some buses, quite a few as a matter of fact. I have a C2 that is about 20% completed, a Vision that is about 60% complete (I'm waiting to put it on the new chassis), and three IC CE's that are each about 40% completed. Here are a couple of pics of the IC's showing the interior and exterior walls. The walls are ready to be attached to the floor...once I get the floors done.
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Cody
Top Member
United States
1630 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2006 : 8:34:24 PM
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quote: Originally posted by SuperiorGMC1963
quote: Originally posted by bsaund09
SuperiorGMC1963-- Thank you for the response I was not sure how far back your work went I really enjoy looking at your updates. Those older buses really look good so i knew if you had any they would be perfect.
I'm glad you enjoy the updates. And as far as the older buses being perfect...well, I wish that were the case. I've learned quite a bit over the years and each bus is better than the last. It's been awhile since I've updated but I am working on some buses, quite a few as a matter of fact. I have a C2 that is about 20% completed, a Vision that is about 60% complete (I'm waiting to put it on the new chassis), and three IC CE's that are each about 40% completed. Here are a couple of pics of the IC's showing the interior and exterior walls. The walls are ready to be attached to the floor...once I get the floors done.
Ted
I hope those IC's rust like the real ones do Maybe you should put rust effect on the paintjob, make it look authentic
But now that makes me want to ask a question.. have you ever considered giving a bus an old "run down" look to the paintjob? |
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