Revell 1/24 London Bus AEC Routemaster Model Kit - 07651
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Revell 1/24 London Bus AEC Routemaster Model KitManufacturer: Revell
Model: 07651
Scale: 1/24
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Description
The Revell London Bus AEC Routemaster in 1/24 scale from the plastic models range accurately recreates the real life British classic public transport vehicle.
This plastic bus kit requires paint and glue to complete. Revell colors required: 34, 90, 91, 99, 302, 314, 331, 378.
The AEC Routemaster was presented to the public for the first time in 1954. Compared with the previous bus types the Routemaster, with its integral chassis and bodywork design, was considered to be a real innovation. The double-decker, which was mass produced from 1958, was in particular characterised by the open boarding platform on the rear left allowing quick "hop on and off". At the end of the 1950s a change in regulations allowed in addition the operation of over thirty-foot long buses on only two axles.
Some Routemasters were subsequently divided in the middle and a central bay inserted in the middle recognisable by square windows. The new bus type, the Routemaster Lengthened, in short RML, now had room for a total of 72 passengers. The resounding success with 15 test vehicles persuaded London Transport to order a further 500 of the RMLs, which were produced from 1965 to 1968. In the 1970s more and more RMLs were in service in central London. With the constant presence of the double-deckers, kept in the typical red, on almost all routes the image of the Routemaster as a typical symbol of London was noticeably consolidated. Not until in 2005, after almost 50 years of continuous use, was the general operation of this hallmark of London discontinued. ROUTEMASTER is a registered trademark of Transport for London.
Model Details:
Revell have also just released a model of a London Taxi in 1/24 scale.
Manufacturer: Revell
Model: 07651 London Bus AEC Routemaster Model Kit
Scale: 1/24
This plastic bus kit requires paint and glue to complete. Revell colors required: 34, 90, 91, 99, 302, 314, 331, 378.
The AEC Routemaster was presented to the public for the first time in 1954. Compared with the previous bus types the Routemaster, with its integral chassis and bodywork design, was considered to be a real innovation. The double-decker, which was mass produced from 1958, was in particular characterised by the open boarding platform on the rear left allowing quick "hop on and off". At the end of the 1950s a change in regulations allowed in addition the operation of over thirty-foot long buses on only two axles.
Some Routemasters were subsequently divided in the middle and a central bay inserted in the middle recognisable by square windows. The new bus type, the Routemaster Lengthened, in short RML, now had room for a total of 72 passengers. The resounding success with 15 test vehicles persuaded London Transport to order a further 500 of the RMLs, which were produced from 1965 to 1968. In the 1970s more and more RMLs were in service in central London. With the constant presence of the double-deckers, kept in the typical red, on almost all routes the image of the Routemaster as a typical symbol of London was noticeably consolidated. Not until in 2005, after almost 50 years of continuous use, was the general operation of this hallmark of London discontinued. ROUTEMASTER is a registered trademark of Transport for London.
Model Details:
- Multi-part body panels
- Detailed reproduction of the surface structures
- Reproduction of the complete passenger area with 72 seats
- Detailed cockpit
- Multi-part Leyland and Scania engine
- Moveable bonnet
- Multipart underfloor
- Rotating tyres
- Typical open entrance area
- Two separate passenger decks
- Optionally removable roof segment
- Lots of transparent parts
- Transfer picture for two RML versions
Revell have also just released a model of a London Taxi in 1/24 scale.
Manufacturer: Revell
Model: 07651 London Bus AEC Routemaster Model Kit
Scale: 1/24
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Reviews
Average rating:
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Reviewed by:
Michael M.
Nice Kit !
Very nice kit lots of work to keep me interested,
found one part missing (drivers seat).
Will be contacting you later today on what to do!
Thanks for your great service.
Thanks again Fuzzy. -
Reviewed by:
Peter D.
London Bus Routmaster
Very good model to make, very good casting of parts, enjoyed building it,
Only wish Revell would make more models similar to this. Nice size 1/24 scale and nice price from Wonderland. -
Reviewed by:
ronnie m.
1/24 london bus aec routemaster model kit
A great bus to build its worth the stars very good.
