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JB 2005 - Hino Sélega R FD
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Photograph courtesy of Jotus.com
 
The model - this model appeared in the 2004/5 Product Catalogue from Creative Master Northcord and was released in Hong Kong on 4th January 2005.
PRESS RELEASE
Date: 16th December 2004

Following the great success in the previous launching of JB2004 Tokyo Airport Limousine coach replica, Creative Master Northcord Limited has proudly released its fifth livery on the replica Hino Selega Coach model.

JB2005 carries Hokkaido Chuo Bus colours. Hokkaido Chuo Bus is the largest bus operator in Hokkaido, Japan. It operates city bus routes in Sapporo and Otaru City, as well as highway bus services with more than 1,200 buses/coaches. The replica is deployed from Sapporo Kita Depot as a highway route bus.

JB2005 features Hokkaido Chuo Bus (12-66) with excellent detailing, inside and out, including a toilet on board, an opening engine door and engine detail. The driver’s windows have a special anti-freezing feature representing it running in the northern part of Japan. During the winter season in Sapporo and Otaru City, all roads are covered with heavy snow.

The JB2005 model is limited to 300 pieces for the UK and Hong Kong. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.

The bus - Hokkaido Chuo Bus offers some of the best sightseeing options in the city Sapporo.

   
 Manufacturer of model  Creative Master Northcord Ltd
 Scale  1:76
 Prototype chassis  Hino Sélega R FD
 Prototype bodywork  -
 Prototype length  11 metre
 Fleet number  -
 Registration number  12-66
 Route number  -
 Destination  -
 Commissioned by  Busrama International
 Quantity (total)  3,800
 
Hong Kong 
United Kingdom
       Japan 
 Quantities (if known)
     300
3,500
 Date released
4th January 2005
 
December 2004

Photograph courtesy of Jotus.com

 
Photographs courtesy of Jotus.com

 
Photograph courtesy of Jotus.com

 
Photograph courtesy of Jotus.com
 

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