1:12 1961 Routemaster RM 857 – Full Partwork Kit

Own your own piece of British Transport history with this official model featuring accurate details, working parts and lighting.

This exceptional piece, created by IXO Collections, captures every detail of one of the world’s most famous buses with remarkable precision.

Made of durable materials and including working elements such as headlights, your model is the ultimate celebration of a classic design.

Careful attention to detail has been paid to ensure your model is as close as possible to an exact replica of the original 1966 Routemaster RM 857, plus no glue is needed and parts are pre-painted making it easy-to-build, even if you have no modelling expertise.

Each component is meticulously reproduced, based precisely on those used in the Routemaster RM 857 in 1966, when the bus was operating on route 11. Using durable materials and with intricate details replicated throughout, your model is the ultimate celebration of a design classic.

Key features

• Length: 699 x 203 x 365mm – almost 28″ long!
• Wheelbase: 427mm
• Weight: 14.3 kg
• Scale: 1:12
• Die-cast metal components including electronics, photo-etched items and ABS parts.
• All parts come ready-painted – no painting required
• Movable parts include the wing mirrors and the petrol cap
• Working bell
• Working destination sign
• Active suspension and steering
• Faithfully reproduced 9.6 litre six-cylinder diesel engine
• Fully operating headlights, rear and interior lights
• Pull the lever to open the upper deck emergency exit

Packaging

• Individual large components or grouped small parts are carefully packed in dedicated blisters to assure maximum protection and to ensure the kit is complete.
• Full colour highly detailed instruction book containing full step-by-step explanations and colour pictures.