London Country 480 Routemaster - the old school bus!

[papa 695]

Just caught up on this one Andrew. It's come on a lot and what great work

[Guest]

Dude this is an amazing piece of work, not my thing but Wow what a job on the pain work looks quality.

scott

[spanner570]

Top work Andrew, I'm really enjoying following the build.

Ron

[Ian M]

That looks pretty much how I remember them...

Ian M

[Guest]

Complete!

Here are some photos of the end result:

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I did have some issues with the decals for the "London Country" logos - the yellow is too faint on transparent decal paper so I had to try to match the background green on the decal which wasn't entirely successful and I've run out of white decal paper, but got some more on order so when that arrives I'll have another go with a rage of greens to get a better match.

However, in the meantime I'm very happy with the end result

[flyjoe180]

Andrew, this is absolutely extraordinary work mate. I love everything about it, I can almost smell the 70s and early 80s from my childhood when I look at the back entrance to the bus (never had double decker buses but the insides looked the same) Brilliant.

[Guest]

I've very pleased and proud to announce that the model won the Member's Trophy last night at the Farnborough club - this is a 6 monthly special competition that this time around was for "Civilian Vehicles". There was some stiff competition from some other very good models, including a couple of decidedly knackered looking Minis

[Guest]

Congrats! Inspirational.

[Ian M]

That brings back a few memories! Great job! Also congrats on the win.

Well worth five big stars.

Ian M

[Andy2035]

Hi Andrew,

So sorry for my lateness, this is simply stunning Sir, you have done it to a tee...

Top marks from me also*****...

Andy...

[papa 695]

Great work Andrew , and congratulations on a well deserved win

[Guest]

Thanks all it got its first public outing at the IPMS Farnborough show yesterday and seemed to please the punters

[Guest]

Im also late in replying sorry mate.

Errrr ...... stunning job.... That's it in a nutshell from me.

[Gern]

I'm not surprised that won! Cracking build Andrew.

Gern

[eddiesolo]

Trawling back though some old threads and came to this thread...now I can see it all finished it really does look excellent, top work.

Si