Apologies if there's already an identical thread as this one; I was just wondering whether anybody on this forum collects model buses?
I've only just dipped my feet in collecting again; well, it's been around two years now. 14 models in two years is somewhat of an accomplishment for me, as I'm sure you'd imagine, collecting is not exactly cost-friendly. Out of these 14, most have all since been decommissioned, and so in some cases I've managed to bag them in extraordinary circumstances.
Being from Birmingham, my main priority is collecting models that reflect the buses close to home. So that'll be the National Express/Travel West Midlands ones. With the relaunch of Northcord, they have just released their second British specification Enviro 400 MMC model - in a, you've guessed it, National Express West Midlands livery. The Yardley Wood Bus Club are due their shipment today. I am expecting two of them myself. And I hear a Platinum model is in the works...
Here's a few:
Feel free to share photos of your own!
*I've put the "diecast" bit of the title in brackets, as I'm aware that there's some good quality resin models (i.e. TTC Diecast/Bono's Bus Models) - but for the most part, a lot of models tend to be diecast, is all.