NOT MY DAY.Volvo B12ble transitgraphics model

[sta]

i recently broke my first volvo b2ble's mirror when it fell off the shelf and after that i decided to buy another model of the same thing from awesomediecast in the U.S for $100.It was the last one and when it arrived today what i saw is a broken left mirror also while everything esle is fine.i haven't even taken it out the box and i see a fault already.Must be the worst year ever.

[CCCC]

So you now have two true representations of STA buses.( broken mirrors)

[boronia]

If the mirror and supports are made in anything approaching 1/76 scale, they become too vulnerable to damage, as seen in these examples.

That is why trux, EFE and some other manufacturers leave them off.

[sta]

trying to fix both models.
Hobbyco suggested to use expoxy cement over super glue and it turns out it doesn't work that good.the mirror still moves and it wasn't stong like before.


any suggestions.My second volvo i bought was purchased to replaced me broken one but the seller sold me one with a broken mirror also.

[Busways 472]

Same thing happened to mine what i did was put a little bit of supa gule and it work looks brand new just be carefull dont put too many otherwise its all over the bus

[sta]

Looks kinda awful now.it is so difficult to place the mirrors back but the exhust pipe is fine.

[Bairstow]

I've found the best stuff is selly's superglue which is in a small bottle and has a brush. It allows you to put on just enough glue so is not noticable yet holds firm after 30 seconds. It's $5 but works a charm on this application, for which I have just used it.

Cheers

[Busways 472]

I've found the best stuff is selly's superglue which is in a small bottle and has a brush. It allows you to put on just enough glue so is not noticable yet holds firm after 30 seconds. It's $5 but works a charm on this application, for which I have just used it.

Cheers

That's exactly the one I used for mine and actually worked great
I see sta put a little bit too much on the corner of the mirror

[sta]

I've found the best stuff is selly's superglue which is in a small bottle and has a brush. It allows you to put on just enough glue so is not noticable yet holds firm after 30 seconds. It's $5 but works a charm on this application, for which I have just used it.

Cheers

Where do you buy that from.

Who has a picture of there's.


and busways.i'm trying to improve it by adjusting it.

[Bairstow]

I bought it from Big W, but im pretty sure Kmart would have it too. I'll post pics on the weekend, along with the pics of my 3 decal creations

[sta]

I bought it from Big W, but im pretty sure Kmart would have it too. I'll post pics on the weekend, along with the pics of my 3 decal creations

So you fixed the left mirror on one of your Volvo's?

My mirror snapped in half and that was the hard part gluing it back togther so now you see is a white part which looks awful.i used a permenant marker to cover it up it kinda looks a bit better.

If only i could find a spare left mirror i would be so glad but other then that i just need to fix up my second volvo's left mirror.

[Ben_Daui]

I use this glue for my models & plastic gluing:http://www.zapglue.com/CA.html
I even repaired my centre console with the stuff, you can get it from Hobby shops, I buy it at Hobbyco or Woodpecker hobbies and they sell it much cheaper too.
It does not go white when dry/set, it stays clear.

[Bairstow]

sta,

the photo below shows both mirrors glued back on with the selly's super glue I mentioned before. The offside one was broken in two places, and you can barely tell now.

Cheers

[sta]

sta,

the photo below shows both mirrors glued back on with the selly's super glue I mentioned before. The offside one was broken in two places, and you can barely tell now.

Cheers

you done a better job then me.I adjuisted both of mine and they look good but not 100%perfect.And may i ask did you transfrom that volvo b12ble cb60 evo 1 to a evo 5 front.Looks pretty sick.

Do you have any other photos with the two models in the background may i ask.would love to see it.Thanks for sharing.

[sta]

oh.i just notice.This one you have here was an ACT action bus am i correct.the AC unit,mirror and the yellow bars looks like it's the action scania.

[sta]

Here are mine again with the action bus.The action bus never had a broken mirror which i used it to help me fix my two other volvo's even tho the action bus has diffrent mirrors.

[Ryder]

i think your having a better day than me.
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g39 ... G_0198.jpg
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g39 ... G_0197.jpg
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g39 ... G_0196.jpg
my only good models are UKBUS 5112
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g39 ... G_0199.jpg
and the 75th anniversary double decker
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g39 ... G_0200.jpg

[sta]

i think your having a better day than me.
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g39 ... G_0198.jpg
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g39 ... G_0197.jpg
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g39 ... G_0196.jpg
my only good models are UKBUS 5112
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g39 ... G_0199.jpg
and the 75th anniversary double decker
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/g39 ... G_0200.jpg

HOW on earth did you manage that much damage to your B12ble.

Both mirrors are broken,Front windscreen and wipers are gone,right side windows coming loose and the exhust pipe isn't there.

Oh god it is in very bad condition.Both of mine are fixed and double checked for any other faults which not they look perfect.

[Ryder]

Little hands have gotten to it, pushed it of the shelf and tampered with it. I still love it, and hopefully I can get one for Christmas of eBay or something. BTW it's no 213 of 1800.

[sharp77]

I believe McCann's Model World here in Hobart have that same model, and it was priced at a modest $60 (maybe? can't remember). Their online shop doesn't have it on there, but as I am a regular patron I couldn't help but notice it. Sydney buses are of no use to me, or else I would have snivelled it up myself
I might suggest that you call them and see if they still have it. That is if you're interested.

[Andrew]

My B12BLE came with the exhaust pipe broken in the box. I haven't opened it yet to fix it, but a dab of model cement will have it fixed in no time when I open it one day.

[jakobus]

I believe McCann's Model World here in Hobart have that same model, and it was priced at a modest $60 (maybe? can't remember). Their online shop doesn't have it on there, but as I am a regular patron I couldn't help but notice it. Sydney buses are of no use to me, or else I would have snivelled it up myself
I might suggest that you call them and see if they still have it. That is if you're interested.

Thank's for the leg up, I now believe it to be heading my way, hopefully will arrive damage free.(just hope the cargo crew at the airport treat it nice and gentle !!

[The Inspector]

I want to know why you would buy a complete new model when a simple repair job costing $2 to $5 for superglue would have been a beeter 1st option, you would have saved yourself over $90.00.

As for the 2nd bus with broken mirror, I am sure you have the rights to return it for a refund if damaged during transit.

[sta]

I want to know why you would buy a complete new model when a simple repair job costing $2 to $5 for superglue would have been a beeter 1st option, you would have saved yourself over $90.00.

As for the 2nd bus with broken mirror, I am sure you have the rights to return it for a refund if damaged during transit.

Tryed contacting the seller twice but no response after 1 week and still hasn't got back to me
Even to this present day.

Well at least I have two Volvo's in my model fleet which if I can get
My hands on a custom livery for my second one I could wrap it like the prepay Volvo
Which unfortunate I couldn't purchase one in time.

Just need to go on a search for 1xvolvo b12ble left mirror since I put a bit too much
Superglue.It snaped in half as well.