Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 Anthony, I used to travel on the city imp 83 ( locally known as " The Pissy Bus " ) You want to have to sit there all day driving it mate some of the old heads were very wiffy. DB should have giving us a gas mask and air freshner. You would know when a driver was suffering as they would be heading down the road with the door open for ventilation. :puke: Quote
Glenderg Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 (I remember that on the 123 Marino route - used to be called the "Purple Rinse" bus with all the 'aul wans goin over to James' Hospital to "get the tubes out" etc. Truly horrifying experience.) Quote
Grange Castle Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 Grange - how big is the file? Site will take up to 2MB (but the image dimensions may be too large?) Sorry Bos it was just me making a bags of it Quote
Grange Castle Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 You want to have to sit there all day driving it mate some of the old heads were very wiffy. DB should have giving us a gas mask and air freshner. You would know when a driver was suffering as they would be heading down the road with the door open for ventilation. :puke: Anto i dont know how ya done it, and if I remember the interior of the imps were almost covered from top to bottom in fabric which seemed to absorb the smell so even when the bus was empty it stank ! And for some reason the oldies wouldn't venture passed the first couple of seats and would huddle around the driver and luggage area even when there where empty seats further down the bus which meant gettin on and off was a struggle and they'd be giving out as if it was your fault THEY where in your way. Dont get me wrong I respect the elderly but the ones on the 83 were a different breed altogether. One time i remember the was an old dear got on in Rathmines and perched herself on the bar of the luggage area despite there being plenty of empty seats and being told twice by the driver not to, anyway coming up through Kenilworth theres a right turn followed straight away by left turn, as we went through here the old dear was de - perched from the bar and ended up in the luggage area on the floor on her back with bits of shopping rolling around the bus, after being helped out and to her feet she start screaming at the driver who hadn't so much as looked at her that he should have slowed down for the corner to which he replied instantly " If you had of put your arse on a seat like I asked you earlier you wouldnt be looking for tins of beans down the back of the bus now would you " Its probably one of those ya had to be there things but I was laughing non stop getting off that bus. If it happened now the driver would prob get the bullet and the old dear would get the euromillons as compo Quote
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted February 23, 2013 Author Posted February 23, 2013 Good Evening, Attached is a sample of the drawings. Enjoy Thank you, Brian Collins Enterprises Quote
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted February 23, 2013 Author Posted February 23, 2013 Is there a way to preorder? Thank you BosKonay, A couple of the users of the forum have replied to this thread expressed interest in ordering the model. I take it that you are also interested in the model when released. Thank you, Brian Collins Enterprises Quote
Grange Castle Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]6038[/ATTACH] Good Evening, Attached is a sample of the drawings. Enjoy Thank you, Brian Collins Enterprises Release of the year for me, cant wait to get my hands on a few ! Well done Brian keep us posted on progress. Quote
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted February 25, 2013 Author Posted February 25, 2013 Release of the year for me, cant wait to get my hands on a few ! Well done Brian keep us posted on progress. Thanks very much Grange Castle. I've put a lot of work into this project so far. I am currently reviewing the drawings. Quote
ttc0169 Posted March 2, 2013 Posted March 2, 2013 I will certainly support this venture also-well done,look forward to the finished bus. Quote
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted March 4, 2013 Author Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) Thank you ttc0169. I have admired your layout in the layout section of this forum, the new additions in rolling stock, bus models, kits you have built. Thank you to all the members of the forum that have expressed an interest in the model when produced both on this thread and that have also sent me a private message also to pre-order. More information will follow hopefully before the next Collectables Toy Fair at the Clarion Hotel Liffey Valley Sunday 14th April 2013. Thank you Brian Collins Enterprises Edited March 5, 2013 by Brian Collins Enterprises Correction of word Quote
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted March 27, 2013 Author Posted March 27, 2013 Good Afternoon, Just a quick update, in recent weeks the drawings have being signed off by Dublin Bus & order has being confirmed with Corgi. More information to follow in the next few weeks. Thank you Brian Collins Enterprises Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted March 27, 2013 Posted March 27, 2013 Good Afternoon, Just a quick update, in recent weeks the drawings have being signed off by Dublin Bus & order has being confirmed with Corgi. More information to follow in the next few weeks. Thank you Brian Collins Enterprises Quote
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted April 8, 2013 Author Posted April 8, 2013 Good Evening, Confirmation of the product codes as follows: CP41231A - VG33 showing destination for route 4 to Harristown. CP41231B - VG33 showing destination for route 83 Kimmage. An enlarged version of the approved drawing will be on display to view on Sunday 14th April at the Collectables Toy Fair. Pre orders can be taken. Thank you Brian Collins T/A Brian Collins Enterprises Quote
Grange Castle Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 Good Evening, Confirmation of the product codes as follows: CP41231A - VG33 showing destination for route 4 to Harristown. CP41231B - VG33 showing destination for route 83 Kimmage. An enlarged version of the approved drawing will be on display to view on Sunday 14th April at the Collectables Toy Fair. Pre orders can be taken. Thank you Brian Collins T/A Brian Collins Enterprises Can't wait for these Quote
Blu Bianco Posted April 12, 2013 Posted April 12, 2013 Good Evening, Confirmation of the product codes as follows: CP41231A - VG33 showing destination for route 4 to Harristown. CP41231B - VG33 showing destination for route 83 Kimmage. An enlarged version of the approved drawing will be on display to view on Sunday 14th April at the Collectables Toy Fair. Pre orders can be taken. Thank you Brian Collins T/A Brian Collins Enterprises Any idea on the pricing Brian, or will that info only be available at the fair? Quote
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted April 13, 2013 Author Posted April 13, 2013 Any idea on the pricing Brian, or will that info only be available at the fair? In answer to your question Blu Bianco I would expect the model to retail at approximately €42.95, but will be confirmed nearer the release. Thank you, Brian Collins T/A Brian Collins Enterprises Quote
Blu Bianco Posted April 20, 2013 Posted April 20, 2013 In answer to your question Blu Bianco I would expect the model to retail at approximately €42.95, but will be confirmed nearer the release. Thank you, Brian Collins T/A Brian Collins Enterprises Thanks Brian. Will definitely be keeping an eye out for them. Pity the 39 route never came to fruition though. Quote
Grange Castle Posted April 20, 2013 Posted April 20, 2013 Can't wait for these to be released. I want mine as soon as they are available. Any update on possible release date ? Also are we getting an invitation to the launch :-) I really hope this goes well for you Brian and I hope its the first of many models you produce. Quote
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted April 20, 2013 Author Posted April 20, 2013 Can't wait for these to be released. I want mine as soon as they are available. Any update on possible release date ? Also are we getting an invitation to the launch :-) I really hope this goes well for you Brian and I hope its the first of many models you produce. Thank you Grange Castle. I will have a better idea once I get the pre production samples & check with Dublin Bus that they are happy with what they see. It will then proceed into full production. Working on the artwork for packaging with Corgi this week. I am aiming for release at my next Collectables Toy Fair in October. This is just a rough quess at the moment. Lets hope that this is the first of many Diecast models from Brian Collins Enterprises. I have some ideas myself of what models I would like to see. Quote
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted April 26, 2013 Author Posted April 26, 2013 Good Evening, Pre-production samples arrived yesterday. Images below are of pre production sample, so please keep this in mind . Some detailing needs to be amended before going into production. Enjoy, Brian Collins Enterprises Quote
Tarabuses Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 Looking very good, Brian, and they should prove very popular with anyone who has an interest in buses. Quote
BosKonay Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 Looking great! These will sell like hotcakes! Quote
GSI345 Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 Lovely model Brian. Cannot wait to get my hands on a couple of these........I hope I don't clear ye out hahahaha Quote
DartStation Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 Fine detail Brian - looking forward to their arrival later in the year Paul R Quote
Grange Castle Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 I want it !!!!!!! Well done Brian, looks fantastic Was thinking about your release day, would DB free up VG 33 to attend the launch, might attract a few bus fans for pics etc. Although knowing DB they'll probably want you to hire it. I think they should do things like that for a bit of PR building. Anyway looking forward to getting my hands on these Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 :Happy1: I can't wait any photos Brian of the 83 version. Quote
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted April 27, 2013 Author Posted April 27, 2013 Thank you Tarabuses, BosKonay, GSI345, DartStation, Grange Castle & Anthony for your reply. I will get the PP Sample showing route 83 photographed and post it as soon as possible Anthony. Quote
Brian Collins Enterprises Posted April 27, 2013 Author Posted April 27, 2013 :Happy1: I can't wait any photos Brian of the 83 version. Quote
Grange Castle Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 Fantastic !!!! Love it I think it looks spot on. Windows are great. I can see these flying out. It's a pity about the one fleet number but it wont put me off having a couple of each. I'd love to see a GT. Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 You've just brought a tear to my eye Brian put me down for 2X83's Quote
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