richellis Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hi, First out of the blocks is my RM conversion of the Revell kit. The real RM is 2"6' shorter than an RM, this is the small section in the middle of the bus (square windows) you need to chop out this section, about 27mm and how I did the cuts isnt straight! I followed the panel lines! This is the first side done, and it needs filling and sanding. I then moved on to the chassis, again 27mm needs removing and over the 3 parts (Interior floor, chassis, and front subframe) I staggered the cuts for strength, You can see how I staggered the cuts in the pics. I also shortened the prop shaft and exhaust pipe as these need adding before the subframe part! Does any one know if I can fit the engine at the end of the build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Blimey man, you only just got the kit and now your hacking it about, brave man. Shall be following this one closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 LOL, this is number 2, the first kit will be OOB, and the third when I get it will be an open top! The next will be a prototype and then a Recovery conversion, (VLT 66) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen T Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I'm always impressed by the way way members of the forum cut up kits to convert them, will follow this with interest though I must admit mine will be the oob version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 You just need to dive in and do it! I am lucky that a few years ago I was involved in the restoration of a Routemaster, so have a fair knowlage of the RM. Just get the saw out. Its only money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Looking forward to seeing this one progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Hi,First out of the blocks is my RM conversion of the Revell kit. The real RM is 2"6' shorter than an RM, this is the small section in the middle of the bus (square windows) you need to chop out this section, about 27mm and how I did the cuts isnt straight! I followed the panel lines! This is the first side done, and it needs filling and sanding. I then moved on to the chassis, again 27mm needs removing and over the 3 parts (Interior floor, chassis, and front subframe) I staggered the cuts for strength, You can see how I staggered the cuts in the pics. I also shortened the prop shaft and exhaust pipe as these need adding before the subframe part! Does any one know if I can fit the engine at the end of the build? Rich, be careful how you cut the other side, so the fuel filler ends up in the right place! Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 It will be done in this livery, as I lived for a short time in New Addington as a kid, my grand parents lived there and my Mom was born and grew up in the area so its a personal build, and the livery is a bit differant from the gold lettered LT liveries. Unsure about ads yet for the bus! Would like a car or airline ads. Google will be my friend here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kallisti Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 (edited) I'm going to have to get me one of these and do it up in this sceme - in fact this bus as its likely I would have travelled on this as I did the 480 route twice a day for 5 years in the 70s Its also nice and grungy and I bet that photo could be used to create the adverts... Edit: Hmm, just realised that is an RML, so no conversion would be required!!! Edited December 31, 2011 by Kallisti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 LOL, the end of 130 was as far as you could go on a Red bus, after that it went green! One of those is on my "to do" list. Im holding off a Green Line Coach as the way Revell has cast the kit looks towards another version.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen T Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 You just need to dive in and do it! I am lucky that a few years ago I was involved in the restoration of a Routemaster, so have a fair knowlage of the RM.Just get the saw out. Its only money! :lol: I must admit I am having thoughts about getting a second one and trying something different with it, I'll have to do some research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Watching with interest, and hoping to pick up tips for the conversion I'll attempt one day. All I need are decals for the 279, which I often used to catch to go to Jennings Models... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 I have done loads to this, and I will do some more pics tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks for directing me over from the discussion thread on replacement decals - as I'd like to finish my RML in 1970s livery with white roundel and fleet numbers so was wondering how you were going to obtain these....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 ah, Im having some custom ones done, looky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 AT LAST!!!! Someone actually BUILDING this kit instead of just talking about it, and the 1/4 million variants of the real bus! I'm watching this with real interest. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 AT LAST!!!!Someone actually BUILDING this kit instead of just talking about it, and the 1/4 million variants of the real bus! I'm watching this with real interest. Roy I will be very soon too Any pics Rich?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Yep, I need to upload edit, and upload to the net.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 OK, picture update, done alot, the chassis is done painted, the sides are cut and joined and the top deck is done. I have painted the dark red on the inside, and Ill mask and paint the Brown floors. When that is done Ill do the stair treads in Grey and add some details. I need to sort some period ads for the inside, any ideas.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 I have found sme pics on the net of some ads and notices that could be found inside LT buses from the late 70s so Ive printed them out at 1:24 and Ill have a go at sticking them in tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I have found sme pics on the net of some ads and notices that could be found inside LT buses from the late 70s so Ive printed them out at 1:24 and Ill have a go at sticking them in tonight! Any chance of a link to them? Thanks Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 just google! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moofles Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Most impressive so far, looking forward to the next update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecombeboy Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I have found sme pics on the net of some ads and notices that could be found inside LT buses from the late 70s so Ive printed them out at 1:24 and Ill have a go at sticking them in tonight! Hello, everybody! As you see, I'm new here so forgive any glitches! Impressed with your conversion (and bravery!). The kit is a bit of a curate's egg isn't it? What can be done with the front suspension/steering? I've superdetailed the AEC engine (made & plumbed injectors etc) so I don't want to cover it all up but the front end will be very visible, even with the steering straight ahead. Still, we should be grateful to Revell for giving us the kit in the first place! Anyone else spotted that the decal printers can't add up? Look at the "passenger capacity" block! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 I personally wouldnt worry about the missing suspension detail, unless you want a bare chassis, most of it will be hidden by the body, as per the real bus. I know what you mean about the front sub-frame through the grill, when its silver it is very visable on the real RM, but as the grill is solid, Im not bothered either. The only alternative is to cut the plastic out and add some mesh. I will if some PE mesh comes along. I am going to get some shots from under a Routemaster soon. I am just waiting for some resin coach parts, or for Revell to do a RMC kit....... Now get some piccys of your build up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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