Iconic Replicas Model Buses: Are They Worth It?

In this video, I look at the pros and cons of Iconic Replicas 1/87 and 1/43 scale model buses. We look at accuracy to detail, cost, value for money, production flaws and variety of models. Are these scale model buses worth the money? Watch the video to decide. You can see the list of good and bad points below.
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00:00 Introduction
01:22 Good Point: At least Iconic Replicas is producing these models
02:34 Good Point: A wide variety of models and paint schemes
03:20 Good Point: If you model 1/87th HO scale
03:40 Good Point: Some models become collector's items
04:50 Bad Point: Only produced in 1/87th HO scale
05:17 Bad Point: Expensive models
06:05 Bad Point: Inaccurate details
06:57 Bad Point: Poor paint application
07:25 Bad Point: Not good for display purposes
08:05 Bad Point: Production delays
08:40 Bad Point: Boxes are not collectible
09:30 Bad Point: Rapido did a much better job
11:00 Bad Point: Their 1/43 fishbowls were poor quality
12:42 Conclusion

[@stevec2940]

I’m quite happy with them.

[@JeffreyOrnstein]

Good to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@63bbray]

I agree, Iconic 1/87 buses have a few flawes but then again nobody else makes models of buses light the Classic, PD-4107, and Flxible.

[@JeffreyOrnstein]

Yes, very true and thanks for watching.

[@RailpaxScott]

I still await an AM General Metropolitan model in 1:43, or any scale!

[@Mr-pn2eh]

I don't really plan on displaying these iconic replicas. I plan on buying various busses so I can play with them and push them around like I'm a little kid again.

[@JeffreyOrnstein]

Lol, sounds like fun!

[@WAL_DC-6B]

They say that one of the best ways to a long life is having a youthful approach to doing things.

[@JoseSuarez-bk3qg]

The models are worth it if you are into collecting 1/87 scale. If they were to start producing their models in 1/64 scale there would be a huge demand for their buses.

[@JeffreyOrnstein]

Yes, I agree with you. I prefer O scale or 1/43 buses. They make great display pieces. 1/87 just doesn't do it for me. Thanks for watching!

[@WAL_DC-6B]

I wish Iconic Replicas would produce a 1/50 scale Marmon-Herrington, 1950s trolleybus (or do you say trolley coach?).

[@JeffreyOrnstein]

Me too!! Thank you for watching and for your comment!