Build Diary for , Classic Routemaster Bus RM857 in 1/12 scale .

[JDave Say]

Hi everyone,  welcome to what's going to be the most wonderful journey of history and adventure as you join us in this build diary for the iconic LONDON TRANSPORT ROUTEMASTER BUS RM857 in  1\12 scale , hop aboard and together we'll share the journey of nostalgia we'll find out why this incredible bus lasted for so long not only in London but all around great Britain and abroad too , for 60 years this fabulous bus not only proved itself to be a great people mover,  it also won the hearts of many as a world beating design in public transport and now thanks to AGORA MODELS we can now replicate this lovely bus as a 1\12 scale model of the classic AEC Routemaster Bus in all its glory of the shiny red paintwork the super detailed interior and engine its working lights sounds and even the classic bell , so ding ding and hold on tight please and hope you enjoy the ride .

[wyatt]

Really looking forward to this Dave. Thanks for taking up the challenge.

wyatt

[wyatt]

Stage lights up........... drum roll.........MR. Say, sir, you're audience awaits...  😃

[JDave Say]

Hi Wyatt yep everything is ready to go just need a bus and we’ll be on our way , you know what they say ,, you wait for one bus then all of a sudden two appear , looking forward to the journey with you all 👍

[Laurence]

Just started the build, grille and bonnet done so far.

[Windy]

I was a little concerned about the gap in the inspection flap but looking at the photo on here I think it’s fine 

[Michael mcgrath]

I have finished the beginning parts for my bus.all good ,but difficulty with some of the screws and lining up certain parts.otherwise very good.

[Joel]

Hi I am also concerned about the gap in the inspection flap. Mine looks like this: In photos of other builds it looks like a much smaller gap. Anyone have any solutions? I worry if I try to bend the hinge a mm it will snap.

[JDave Say]

Hi Joel this photo I’ve just put on is the bonnet I built a couple of weeks ago , the gap on yours appears to be slightly larger than mine and I have seen this before on other people’s builds and I have experienced this on one of our buses too , firstly the gap is not that critical at the minute if you try sitting it on top of the N/S wing does it fit almost flat as there is a little room for manoeuvre when we get further into the build later on , I do know that some people have very slightly bent theirs but also know that there is a possibility of it breaking too on the hinges, so I would suggest caution and I’d much rather you try and loosen the hinge screws then try and tighten them up whilst your putting the panels together with your fingers , hope this makes sense , we’ll definitely be reviewing this before the bonnet gets put onto the model which will not be until stage 64 , hope this helps , 

[Joel]

Thanks so much for the quick response. I realize I have a few months until it is installed but I do think either the paint is too thick on the bonnet or the hinges are slightly larger so will have to make modifications.  I'll see how things fit at stage 64 but it doesn't look good right now. Everything else has fit beautifully.

[Taffy]

cleaning the paint from the mating surfaces of the bonnet and the hinge (1H) helps to close the gap a bit

[wyatt]

Hi Dave,

Do you know the correct/official color for the wheels of the RM's? Julian -'Wheels and Steps modifications' thread-  pointed out that the color isn't red but a burgundy color.

Thank you,

wyatt

[JDave Say]

Hi wyatt , as far as I know the red for the wheels is INDIA red , I’ve actually been trying to find a colour code match to it in model paints so then I could give a more in depth answer, I’ve asked around and I am sure someone will know , it maybe worth taking one of the wheels of the model to a model shop who are specialist in the different model paints to ask their advice , sorry I can’t be more specific at this moment , best wishes , JDave  .

[wyatt]

Thank you Dave.