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Own your own piece of British Transport history with this official model featuring accurate details, working parts and lighting. Issue by issue, bring one of the world’s most famous buses to life!
Made of durable materials and including working elements such as headlights, your model is the ultimate celebration of a classic design. Careful attention to detail has been paid to ensure your model is as close as possible to an exact replica of the original 1966 Routemaster RM 857, plus no glue is needed and parts are pre-painted making it easy-to-build, even if you have no modelling expertise.
Length: 699mm
Width: 203mm
Height: 365mm
Wheelbase: 427mm
Scale: 1:12
Materials: Made from high-quality materials including die-cast metal, photo-etched and ABS parts
Your model is based on the original RM857 which was newly built in 1961 and worked route 11 in 1966. We have made all possible attempts to replicate how the bus would have looked at that time.
Length: 699mm
Width: 203mm
Height: 365mm
Wheelbase: 427mm
Scale: 1:12
Materials: Made from high-quality materials including die-cast metal, photo-etched and ABS parts
Your model is based on the original RM857 which was newly built in 1961 and worked route 11 in 1966. We have made all possible attempts to replicate how the bus would have looked at that time.
Model complete in 130 issues. Items may vary from the ones shown. Not suitable for children under the age of 14.
Your model features movable parts, including the wing mirrors and the red fuel cap.
Open the bonnet to uncover the flawlessly reproduced 9.6 litre six cylinder diesel AEC engine.
Switch on the internal lights and headlights to light your bus inside and out.
Turn the blind display to choose your favourite destination on Route 11.
Your model includes internal wiring - ring the bell to hear the familiar sound.
Pull the lever to open the emergency exit, plus slide open the windows & driver’s cab.
Your model is just like the RM 857 from the ‘60s, including the Fare Chart and adverts inside.
Your bus chassis reveals the gearbox, prop shafts and exhaust system in all their detail.
As you construct your model, your magazine collection will build into a comprehensive guide to the Routemaster and the fascinating city it served.
Featuring step-by-step photography alongside clear, concise instructions and a key to the components, you’ll be shown how to construct your incredible model. Expert tips and techniques ensure that the assembly will be hassle-free.
Travel with these classic vehicles on their regular routes through London. Whether you’re hopping on the number 11 through the centre of town or catching the 149 north to Stoke Newington and Stamford Hill, you’ll uncover memorable stories and surprising secrets from the famous capital city.
In 1829, the first bus service began in London. Follow the buses’ journey from horse-drawn origins right through to the latest editions joining the Routemaster ranks. Featuring firsthand accounts from the drivers, you’ll gain a real insight into the growth of a transport network.
Discover this extensive collection of vintage posters and advertisements from London buses and the London Underground. The high quality artworks have been sourced from historic archives, including the London Transport Museum’s collection, and they provide insight into the times of which they were produced.
Your next set of parts to continue building the bonnet plus in your magazine:
• Detailed step-by-step instructions
• Route 11 to St Paul’s Cathedral
• Routemasters abroad
• A vintage poster promoting bus travel
Your next set of parts to begin building the staircase plus in your magazine:
• Detailed step-by-step instructions
• Route 11 travels down Fleet Street
• The evolution of the omnibus
• A historic poster for the London Transport Museum
Your next set of parts to continue building the staircase plus in your magazine:
• Detailed step-by-step instructions
• Route 11, Sloane Square
• Different liveries from the 1980s
• A poster promoting the use of public transport to see sporting events
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