DJ Dangerous Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Retro Models' (AKA author and bus expert Ed O'Neill)'s Bus Eireann DAF VDL Futura 2 LC300 in 1/87 scale is available to pre-order here: https://www.irishretro.com/new-products-2/bus-ireann-model-lc300-type May be a bit modern for some folk, but with IRM's 22000's probably only a year away, this would be a nice model to squeeze in somewhere. According to the Irish Retro website: "The model will feature LC304 on the 132 Tullow route, however extra decals will be provided for you to apply should you prefer to show 109 An Uaimh (LC305) ; 101 Drogheda (LC322); 239 Corcaigh (LC316); 160 Newry (LC303). The advance order price is €85.00 + p&p." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Bandon tank Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Why 1/87 scale?. Why not 1/76. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted July 17, 2023 Author Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 minute ago, the Bandon tank said: Why 1/87 scale?. Why not 1/76. I'd guess that they have commissioned the models from a manufacturer who have the tooling in that scale already, but your best bet is to contact Retro Models and ask. I'd also hazzard a guess that commissioning a bus requiring completely new tooling, ie a VDL in 1/76, would be cost prohibitive relative to the market. I've pre-ordered, as I'm sure they'll look savage when set back a little from other models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 Just had an email update from Irish Retro, saying that delivery of the VDL's is pushed back to next summer. I assume that my fellow bus nuts like @DiveController, @skinner75, @ttc0169 and of course @Sean, have looked at ordering these? Almost anybody ordering a 22000 could do with a VDL for their layout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 I see you, @Sean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I wasn't even aware of their site! Ordered a couple of books straight off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabhal Luimnigh Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 13 minutes ago, skinner75 said: I wasn't even aware of their site! Ordered a couple of books straight off I just tried the link but it isn't working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Link for the bus model didn't work for me either, and I can't find it listed on the site anywhere. The VDL wouldn't be my bag though - just happy to find the Atlantean book, with part two due next year too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 1 hour ago, skinner75 said: Link for the bus model didn't work for me either, and I can't find it listed on the site anywhere. The VDL wouldn't be my bag though - just happy to find the Atlantean book, with part two due next year too Maybe you could ask him about the bus if you're in contact about your book order? I guess he has stopped taking orders and removed the order page, but can't speak on his behalf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Not sure if either of you contacted / received a reply from Irish Retro, @skinner75 and @Gabhal Luimnigh, but I did, and he said: "I’ve temporarily taken down the link as I want to be 100% sure of dates as we have missed the current production run." I'm sure if anybody is interested, they can make contact via the website. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinner75 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Were the VDL the ones that had some chassis issue, which led to them being stored in Inchicore for a while? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) Model info here: https://www.irishretro.com/new-products-2/bus-ireann-model-lc300-type Edited November 9, 2023 by DJ Dangerous Added reference screenshots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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