Revell 1:24 Platinum Edition London Bus

The AEC Routemaster was first presented to the public in 1954. Compared to previous bus types, the Routemaster was considered downright innovative with its integral design of chassis and body. In particular, the open entry platform at the rear left, which allowed quick entry and exit ( hop on and off ), was characteristic of the double-decker, which was produced in series from 1958. At the end of the 1950s, changed regulations also allowed buses over nine meters long to be operated on just two axles. Some Routemasters were then split in the middle and an additional area was added in the middle, which was visible through square windows. The new bus type, the Routemaster long, or RML for short, now offered space for a total of 72 passengers. The brilliant success with 15 test vehicles convinced London Transport, to order a further 500 copies of the RML, which were produced from 1965 to 1968. In the 1970s, more and more RMLs began operating in central London. With the constant presence of the typical red double-deckers on almost all routes, the image of the Routemaster as a typical symbol of London was increasingly consolidated. It was only in 2005, after almost 50 years of continuous use, that general operation of this London flagship was discontinued.

ROUTEMASTER is a registered trademark of Transport for London.

Model Details:

Multi-part body
Detailed reproduction of the surface structures
Reproduction of the complete passenger compartment with 72 seats
Detailed cockpit
Multi-part Leyland and Scania engine
Movable hood
Multi-part subfloor
Rotating wheels
Typical, open entrance area
Two separate passenger levels
Optionally removable roof segment
Lots of clear parts
Decal for two RML versions
FIGURES NOT INCLUDED IN THE KIT!

Scope of delivery:

Plastic model kit (not assembled)
Illustrated, multilingual building instructions
Decals