James
Western Thunderer
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Something a bit different.
I used to do all sorts with buses but over the years less and less. I'm not sure why though.
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Anyway my dad has a significant birthday coming up and one of his favourite buses is the ECW bodied Bristol L. He's a life long bus and trolleybus enthusiast, as well as railways, and has written various books on Hull's trans, trolleybuses and buses.
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His love of these Bristol vehicles came from childhood holidays in Scarborough, his uncle had a pub in Scalby (pronounced "Score-by"). Since buses in 7mm are rare, virtually all diecast buses are 1/50 scale, the Scalelink kit for the Bristol L has a certain appeal, especially for a special birthday.
It's like older resin kits I've experienced - a bit rough around the edges as it comes but hopefully a decent basis for a model.