Model Lothian Olympian
Built by my own fair hand, this scratchbuilt Leyland Olympian represents Lothian Buses 876 (K876CSF). I built the model in 1993, when the real bus was just a toddler. In later years, whilst employed with Lothian, I updated the front blinds and added yellow Daysaver banners which I never got round to signwriting. This clashes datewise with the orange star in the windscreen which was a feature in the early 90's. The model is built from laminated drawings for the sides with raised plasticard details added where appropriate. The roof and interior fittings are white metal. Two things I'm pleased with are the profile of the front end and the level of interior details, even down to bell pushes on the upright handrails.
Model Lothian Olympian
Built by my own fair hand, this scratchbuilt Leyland Olympian represents Lothian Buses 876 (K876CSF). I built the model in 1993, when the real bus was just a toddler. In later years, whilst employed with Lothian, I updated the front blinds and added yellow Daysaver banners which I never got round to signwriting. This clashes datewise with the orange star in the windscreen which was a feature in the early 90's. The model is built from laminated drawings for the sides with raised plasticard details added where appropriate. The roof and interior fittings are white metal. Two things I'm pleased with are the profile of the front end and the level of interior details, even down to bell pushes on the upright handrails.