Jairus Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Well, first mistake I can see in this kit is not the parts or molds... but the directions. Seems the artist illustrated the rear outside wheels (Rim) assembled backwards. From the wheel assembly (pg 10) to decal placement (pg 28) the drawing shows the casting reversed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Well, first mistake I can see in this kit is not the parts or molds... but the directions. Seems the artist illustrated the rear outside wheels (Rim) assembled backwards. From the wheel assembly (pg 10) to decal placement (pg 28) the drawing shows the casting reversed. The artist was dragged out into the parking lot and shot. Twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Ahaaaa.... Okay. Guess that's the arian way. Anyway, spent two hours last night on it and only managed to clean up the sprue and mold lines off a handful of parts plus putting together the front and rear wheels. Decided to simply go ahead and build this from the box as an RML with the early engine. Ordered three figures to start with from Scale Equipment Ltd. (Best figures in the biz) Ordered a seated figure for the driver and one standing guy for the conductor plus one passenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm dying to see what you guys do with the ad signs on the bus. What an opportunity for both originality and historical reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 didn't "Mother" operate out of an RM within the mythology of "The Avengers"? hmmmmm... Ms Peel's Esprit; Steed's Bentley..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 didn't "Mother" operate out of an RM within the mythology of "The Avengers"? hmmmmm... Ms Peel's Esprit; Steed's Bentley..... Mother's bus was a Leyland Titan (and Emma Peel drove a Lotus Elan). My all-time favorite TV series, next to "The Prisoner." http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_13912-Leyland-Titan-PD2-1954.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 AH! we're needed, Mrs Peel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 What we really need is a kit of the RT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 What we really need is Mrs. Peel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 What we really need is Mrs. Peel. You got a point there, Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Stupid Yank question.... I see the kit has both the Leyland engine and the retrofit Scania engine. Would I be correct in assuming they are both diesels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Stupid Yank question.... I see the kit has both the Leyland engine and the retrofit Scania engine. Would I be correct in assuming they are both diesels? Yes they are, all Routemasters after 1996 to meet the then current exhaust emissions had the Scania engine fitted, the old Leyland and AEC engine didn't meet the newer regulations, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Geoff, I have a friend in London picking me up one and mailing it to the states. But, can you tell me what you paid over there please so I can figure up an estimate? Pounds, dollars or euro is fine.... ;-) Thank you. Sorry, I must have missed your post, I paid £35.99 including shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I think I'll put one of these on my list. It looks like it'll be a fun build. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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