Brian Collins Enterprises Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Good Evening, Brian Collins, T/A Brian Collins Enterprises is pleased to announced that he has secure permission for the livery owner, to commission an exclusive Irish Bus model. The vehicle has being photographed & I am currently dotting the I's & crossing the T's with the manufacturer. The first draft drawing have being completed & amendments are to be made prior to being signed off to proceed to pre-production samples. More information will follow shortly. Thank you, Brian Collins Enterprises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Excellent! Congratulations. Can't wait to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Brian will this be a kit or diecast RTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thank you BosKonay. It's a big step but I have to try it to develop my business. Thanks for your post also Anthony, it will be a Diecast RTR, a double decker & the production run will be split 60:40 between two destinations. More information will follow. I will possible put a line drawing on my website http://www.briancollinsenterprises.ie in the next few weeks once I have the drawings signed off. Thank you Brian Collins Enterprises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hey Brian, Very exciting - they'll sell like hotcakes I'm sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Best of luck with the project, can't wait to see what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Great keep us all posted. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarabuses Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Is this on an existing or new casting, Brian? Either way I look forward to seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thank you all for your comments. It is using a existing casting. I'm sure Tarabuses this would not look out of place within you vast collection of buses. Brian Collins Enterprises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarabuses Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thank you all for your comments. It is using a existing casting. I'm sure Tarabuses this would not look out of place within you vast collection of buses. Brian Collins Enterprises I am hoping that it will fit in very well, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grange Castle Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Cant wait for more news on this Fair play for taking on the project Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSI345 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 oooh this is very exciting news....i cannot wait to see pre production images..... Good Stuff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRich Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Well done Brian for taking the plunge. I wish you the very best of luck. Rich, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thank you Grange Castle, GSI345 & RedRich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSI345 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 could you give an indication as to what period its from like is a Modern Vehicle or pre '90's..........??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 GSI345, it is a modern vehicle added to the fleet within the last 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Sounds great Brian, best of luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSI345 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Ooh I can't wait. I'm guessing Dublin Bus VT Class - split destination 46A Dun Laoghaire & 46A City Centre or maybe the 39 The excitement has me guessing all weekend.......I suppose I'll have to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 GSI345, now that would be a model that I would like to do if the casting was available in OO scale, especially have the 39 route displayed, being the bus route of where I grew up. All I will say at the moment is, you are right about the livery GSI345. More will follow ...... Thank you Brian Collins Enterprises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grange Castle Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) GSI345, now that would be a model that I would like to do if the casting was available in OO scale, especially have the 39 route displayed, being the bus route of where I grew up. All I will say at the moment is, you are right about the livery GSI345. More will follow ...... Thank you Brian Collins Enterprises If its THAT livery stick me down for a few ! My guess is EV or VG either would be heaven And if its is an EV, route 151 ok i know i'm pushing it now Edited February 11, 2013 by Grange Castle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSI345 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 The Casting for the dual door VT is available so i taught perhaps maybe you commissioned a Single door. EV & VG Will be welcomed id buy at least 6 Keep me posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarabuses Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I think changing a casting from dual to single door would be more than just a commission. I wasn't aware that Corgi do commissioned models so does that leave the new Northcord model of the EV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 If its THAT livery stick me down for a few ! My guess is EV or VG either would be heaven And if its is an EV, route 151 ok i know i'm pushing it now That'd be nice, one of my local bus routes. Although the new GT's have ousted the EV's more or less from the route. The GT's are a nicer bus too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grange Castle Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 That'd be nice, one of my local bus routes. Although the new GT's have ousted the EV's more or less from the route. The GT's are a nicer bus too. My route too, yeah the new GTs are nicer but the novelty of the next stop announcements has quickly worn off, great for visitors but for the daily commuter its a pain especially if the bus is moving at speed along the likes of the nangor road it doesnt shut up and then it tells you to exit by centre doors that are in fact almost never used. But overall they are a nicer looking bus :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 I can see that individuals are keen to find out more details. The model will be manufactured for Brian Collins Enterprises by Corgi using an existing casting. It will be based on Dublin Bus vehicle fleet number VG33. The routes chosen are authentic to this vehicle: Route 4 Harristown Route 83 Kimage Please note: place names will also be shown in Irish on the model. Production will be split 60/40. Please note this project is still at early stages, release date, price etc will be confirmed at a later point. I would hope to have pre production sample on view at the next Collectables Toy Fair on Sunday 14th April 2013 @ The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22. Thank you for all the interest. Brian Collins Enterprises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I will take 2 83's Brian as it was my first DB route as a city imp driver back in the day . will these be available in the shops or do we get them from your good self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thank you Anthony, with the investment required for this project, I have decided to keep them exclusive to Brian Collins Enterprises, but nearer the release I will review this decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grange Castle Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I can see that individuals are keen to find out more details. The model will be manufactured for Brian Collins Enterprises by Corgi using an existing casting. It will be based on Dublin Bus vehicle fleet number VG33. The routes chosen are authentic to this vehicle: Route 4 Harristown Route 83 Kimage Please note: place names will also be shown in Irish on the model. Production will be split 60/40. Please note this project is still at early stages, release date, price etc will be confirmed at a later point. I would hope to have pre production sample on view at the next Collectables Toy Fair on Sunday 14th April 2013 @ The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 22. Thank you for all the interest. Brian Collins Enterprises Fantastic !!!! This is great news cant wait to see this project develop. I'll be looking for at least 2 or 3 of each. Best of luck with it and again fair play for taking it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Thank you Anthony, with the investment required for this project, I have decided to keep them exclusive to Brian Collins Enterprises, but nearer the release I will review this decision. Let us know nearer the time and as I said I'll have a coupe of 83's from you Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grange Castle Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Anthony, I must have gotten on your bus plenty of times, I used to travel on the city imp 83 ( locally known as " The Pissy Bus " ) everyday got on at Sundrive to Camden St. Loved the ' Imp ' livery, I have manged to pick up an Imp model for my layout its not perfect but a decent effort, cant upload pic says file too large although I've upload bigger files before ?? Theres a pic here http://www.irishrailwaymodelling.com/showthread.php/490-Grange-Castle-s-Buses/page2 with some of the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarabuses Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Well done in getting Corgi to work with you on this. Would it be possible to have each route variation with a different fleet number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Grange - how big is the file? Site will take up to 2MB (but the image dimensions may be too large?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Tarabuses, it would be nice if I could do as suggested, but Corgi have an minimum order quantity on each model produced, but in the case of buses will allow you to split production 50/50 or 60/40 the only difference being the destination, nothing else. Thank you for all the messages posted. At the weekend I hope to be at Harristown to compare the current drawings I have from Corgi and to also get detailed pictures of the areas that are required to complete the drawings. Hopefully I can get the drawings completed and sign them off within the next few weeks. Looking forward to pre production samples after that. Thank you Brian Collins Enterprises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarabuses Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Not to worry, Brian, I ubderstand that you are constrained by Corgi's requirements. It would not be too difficult to change the model's identity after I buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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