[dilligafocau]

Hornchurch

Just found this photo of the 1st Sun Star RT, 'Acquisition Lust' just got a bit stronger for me. Checking out the destination board, my Mum & Dad used to play on Clapham Common in the 1930's, as did I in the early 60's Game over

[Nimrod48]

Originally Posted by Hornchurch

Hi Nimrod,

Did you pay the FULL 'Ton-Fifty' for this R.T. ??????????

I still can't get my head round as to WHY they're suggesting a £150 RRP on the RT... & yet the RM (Routemaster) is generally accepted as a £125 RRP "'but everyone-stocks-it-for-£100 or less'" outlook ?????????????

I KNOW Zinc prices have increased, but I've also heard 'on the Grapevine' that they realise most foilk don't wanna 'Go' above the £100 barrier (generally-speaking)

Also, somewhat bothers me, that you've ONLY given your 'RT' an 8/10 rating ??????????

If I was paying £150 RRP , I'd want it to 'make Tea & toast, & be 'Gold-Lined' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SO, Nim'..... WHY only 8/10 as opposed to 10/10 ?????????????

What are the shortfalls ?????????

I'd LOVE to know how well this is selling, in terms of numbers ?

A WW.II bus in that scale's a rarity !

Hi Hornchurch,

I got my RT from Time Tunnel with free postage as far as my rating goes the 8 out of 10 is down to the rear platform on the model which does not taper as on the real vehicle & IMHO the radiator is just a little too square but I am picking gnats droppings out of pepper here.
The quality of finish & fit are first class on my example & quite simply I can not take my eyes off it, may be I was a little harsh giving it only an 8 out of 10 as IMHO it does put all of my RMs in the shade for quality & sheer presence so a revised assesment...9 out of 10... go & buy one you will love it

[ZS-VAN]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction chaps. Very cool. Great pic there Dilli. We had similar busses here until the seventies here if memory serves. I remember dodging the conductor coming from school in an attempt to put my fare to better use.