Star City Customs

09/28/2021

It's lit! Here's a 2021 Q4 product update from SCC, just in time for Anniversary day.

Back by popular demand....

The HO scale Gillig Phantom is going back into production. It will be in-house, made of 35% recycled materials, and 100% made in the USA. The 30' and 35' models were introduced in 2010; shown are the first build of each! In addition, a 40' 102" version will be released. (Handmade prototype shown.)

As always, stay tuned for more information!

09/26/2021

Over the years, the journey of Star City Customs has allowed me to meet some amazing people in the bus enthusiast community. One of them was Charlie Neal, a Baltimore native who was a valued employee of their MTA for many years, a living wealth of information, and a dedicated bus preservationist. Sadly, we all lost Charlie in 2017. Thank you to my friend and loyal customer Luis Baez, who recently helped to keep his memory alive with the purchase of a commemorative model of his former bus 1909; the real bus is preserved in Hershey, PA. Part of this purchase has been donated to the American Cancer Society in Mr. Neal's honor to help with their continual research. I must also thank my friend and colleague Nick Persaud at Model Buses United for the Corgi GM Old Look bus model that made this project possible.
Sincerely,
Fred Donaher
Founder, Star City Customs

09/26/2021

On the eve of our Anniversary, Star City Customs would like to thank those who have been part of our success story from Day One, including the United States Postal Service. This custom mailbox diorama will serve our local carriers from this day forward as they work hard to send your buses to you! Special thanks to our neighbors who chipped in with goodies.

06/24/2021

Star City Customs did some much-needed Spring Cleaning on the way to Summer. During the recent global situation, many local vendors were closed. SCC made do with older printed decals that quickly made a mess. These were cleaned out, and recycled when possible. Graphics files now take up a much smaller space- Inside this N scale Flxible Metro flash drive! :) SCC is finally in the digital age by way of one of our own products. The old graphics made way for new homegrown products!

06/24/2021

Star City Customs solid resin model buses are partially made with reclaimed materials. This reduces production cost, saves you money, and keeps these items out of the landfill. Many are unrecyclable- Or too small to recycle. These buses were made clear to show what they're made of. See the difference in SCC!

06/10/2021

Spotlight on a fellow local business: Thank you to RT Smith's Delicatessen for displaying a custom RTS by SCC! Keith and Karena Clinton are native New Yorkers who really know how to fill you up at their authentic NYC-style deli.They will be on vacation through the 20th. If you end up in Roanoke after that, check 'em out! 😋

06/06/2021

SCC went on the road to Hershey, PA for the Spring Fling at the Museum of Bus Transportation to much success! Three new products were unveiled and announced: The 35' AM General, the 40' Gillig Low Floor, and the 45' Eagle! The Bussembly Line also traveled, and several models were completed on site. SCC also raised money for the Commonwealth Coach and Trolley Museum, a worthy local cause! Stay tuned for more upcoming releases. A special Thank You to all new and returning customers for your patronage at this outing!

05/29/2021

SCC has been busy catching up on customer orders after the Global Situation. Here's a Pirate Models Baltimore MTA GMC RTS restored for Shawn B., and a Shapeways New Flyer D40LF by Mike Peng that was built for Simon M. Both gentlemen hail from NYC. If you've been waiting for a while, drop a line- You haven't been forgotten! Also, stay tuned for SCC's upcoming road trip to Hershey and new product announcements. Stay safe, Y'all! 😷

05/23/2021

Long time, no update! Here's what SCC is up to now. Owner/founder Fred Donaher has been catching up on orders, and working on new product releases- all while restoring a real 1:1 scale Flxible Metro Suburban from Golden Gate Transit for CC&T! Stay tuned- and come see Fred, SCC, and 1427 in Hershey, PA at Spring Fling the weekend of June 5th.

12/12/2020

Christmas came early to SCC. 🎄 ⛄ A literal roundhouse of D40LFs have arrived! This limited batch of buses was designed in-house by Star City Customs, and are made in the USA of solid resin. As you can see, the possibilities are endless, including custom lengths (not shown). Get yours while you can. These buses tend to "run hot"...In Layman's terms, they'll go fast! 🔥

09/27/2020

SCC turns 22 years old today. Here are some buses that have been customized and produced within those past two decades. Looking forward to serving new and returning customers as new products and current orders are in progress!

05/04/2020