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Six Years Late
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January 22 2004:
Six Years Late

One rather strange hobby of mine is my collection of die cast buses. I tend to concentrate on models representing real buses of the 1950's and 1960's but I do have a few modern ones from Hong Kong as they feature attractive promotional liveries. One of my favouries is this one celebrating the Year of the Tiger back in 1998. Its also nice to know that its now worth five times as much as when I bought it.
May I wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year with plenty of 'Red Pockets'!

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Gregg Morris28-Jan-2004 15:35
The lighting really emphasizes the colors and the depth of the model.
Guest 26-Jan-2004 19:35
Honestly I thought it was a real one at the first few glances. Very nice lighting.
Chris Brooker24-Jan-2004 12:53
Well done Ray, I saw last night on TV that the end of the Routemasters is nigh.
Guest 23-Jan-2004 15:36
It's a very great hobby, Ray. I love the sharpness in this, as well as those warm colors!
snootydog23-Jan-2004 04:07
This is great. Interesting hobby you have -- one of the more unique ones I've heard of. I like this shot too. - liza
virginiacoastline23-Jan-2004 02:39
Happy New Year and lotsa Red Pockets right back atcha . . .unfortunately, according to Sam & Wing's version, I don't qualify for pockets . . . .but HEY! I can eat all the whole fish & noodles I want!
Lara S22-Jan-2004 23:36
Happy new year Ray.
Guest 22-Jan-2004 20:32
Happy new year to you, too, Ray! You obviously don't have a "monkey" bus, then?!! ;)
Guest 22-Jan-2004 20:30
Happy New Year to you too, Ray!
Carol E Sandgren22-Jan-2004 20:07
She's a beaut!! I am a fan of any 50s and 60s collectibles. You've got great detail in this shot of your bus. How many buses do you have? (Could you do a group shot like a traffic jam or something?)
Guest 22-Jan-2004 20:01
Hey I think this is neat! And the same New Year wishes back at ya! -- angela :)