Jairus Posted January 16, 2012 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.
Junkman Posted January 16, 2012 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.
Jairus Posted January 16, 2012 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.
sjordan2 Posted January 17, 2012 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 What an opportunity for both originality and historical reference.
62rebel Posted January 17, 2012 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.....
sjordan2 Posted January 17, 2012 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
Junkman Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 What we really need is Mrs. Peel. You got a point there, Sir.
Chuck Most Posted January 23, 2012 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?
GeeBee Posted January 23, 2012 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,
GeeBee Posted January 23, 2012 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
David G. Posted February 6, 2012 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.
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