my model number is 699

I received my Volvo today from Transmac in the Uk No 1493 /1800

Don

Slightly 'off direct topic'....but I have the model of 1275, received about 2-3years ago. Iys 'boxed' and in its original cardboard cover. It never sat 'in the sun' but the plastic case is showing signs of severe fading and is about half the clearness of the new 4805 case.

Anyone have similar issues..... detracts fomr th model now.

Ribble wrote:Slightly 'off direct topic'....but I have the model of 1275

Can you post the number of your 1275 (0405NH) model here please
http://www.busaustralia.com/forum/viewt ... 16&t=18314

My Merc 0405 model No is 1327.

I attach pic of the faded case and the new 4805 case.

Don in NZ

Where have you been keeping the O405NH - in full sun??

Even the Creative logo on the box has faded..... no wonder the perspex has gone off.

"Where have you been keeping the O405NH - in full sun??".....

As I initially said.....this model has NEVER...repeat NEVER been the sun....or in a room facing a window etc.

I have decades of experience with models (Im in my 60's) and I clearly know whats sensable and whats not with models......
This model has MOSTLY since purchase been in a cupboard or another box as I have moved houses.

I have no idea why the fading has occurred...thst why I asked "Has anyone else had the same experience?"

Re fading perspex..

A bit of Googling shows that perespex - or polymers - degrade with UV light....and as NZ has a high UV level.....say no more...

That discolouration on the red especially can only be from sunlight exposure.

Ribble, why have you got 'in the sun' in single quotes, if you claim that it hasn't been in the sun? This suggests to me, that it has been in the sun for an extended period of time.

I don't see how a box could fade that much if it was left in a cupboard.

my models

134/1800 (part of the bulk order of 133-144 by SG-based enthusiasts)

0091/1800 I got yesterday

I'm tempted to get a second one, as an investment.

maikha wrote:0091/1800 I got yesterday

I'm tempted to get a second one, as an investment.

I did that as the value of the 1st one went over $300.
Your model has been added to the list.

I have 736.

I have 0647/1800

Perthbus has 0638/1800
Jonathon1879 has 0637?/1800

I have model number 769/1800

From an earlier posting...
"Ribble, why have you got 'in the sun' in single quotes, if you claim that it hasn't been in the sun? This suggests to me, that it has been in the sun for an extended period of time.

I don't see how a box could fade that much if it was left in a cupboard."


I repeat again..this model has NEVER, NEVER, been sitting in the sun, either by a window, (outside in the garden)...or whatever....

I have been collecting for over 60years, so Im aware of sun on models (and other things) I have NO idea why this case, perspex has deteriorated so.

Don in NZ

Hi all

Looks like this model has sold out from Hobbyco stores, where I got mine from and according to the website. I tried getting another one at Rhodes, and they've sold out there.

Anywhere else that might have them in stock?

Try the Bus Museum or Wood Pecker Hobbies of Pendle Hill,they are the 2 other Sydney retailers or buy it on the web:
http://www.ryan-bus.co.uk/scripts/prodV ... DNEY+BUSES

I have 510/1800
However, both the exhaust & the nearside mirror fell off!

i've got model numbers 145 thru to 157 and 1273 thru ti 1284

I also have 571 / 1800

I also have number 0618/1800.