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. |