JB 4002 - Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King
	JR Bus Kanto

This model appeared in the 2004/05 product catalogue and the following press release was issued on 13th February 2006.

Creative Master Northcord Limited has proudly released its second livery on the Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King double-decker coach replica, JB4002, in JR Bus Kanto colours.

The Aero King is an exclusive double-decker bus / coach developed by Mitsubishi Motors Company, later Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, and available in the Japanese market. The Aero King bus is a 12-metre 3-axle chassis design featuring front independent suspension  and an aerodynamic body shape which created history in the Japanese double-deck bus / coach building industry.

The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out, including 4 windscreen wipers, hand rails on the upper and lower decks, an opening engine door and engine detail. This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The model has no ugly metal poles to hold it together.

JR Bus Kanto operates highway night route buses which connect Tokyo to Kinki and Chugoku region using their flag ship Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King double-deckers. JB4002 carries the fleet number of D674-05503 that is based in JR Bus Kanto’s Tokyo branch and was purchased in 2005.

JB4002 has some outstanding features which reflect the special requirement from the operator. There are two aisles on the upper saloon. The passengers on the upper deck are able to enjoy an individual reclining seat together with exclusive space. The sleeping room for the co-driver is featured in the lower saloon. In addition, the toilet facility would be found on the lower deck too. The overall passenger capacity is 38 only.

The Mitsubishi Fuso King coach is the fourth 1/76 scale diecast bus or coach replica for the Japanese market from Creative Master Northcord since 2000. It is also the first double-decker, following the Mitsubishi FUSO MP Non-Step Bus, Hino Selega Coach and Mitsubishi FUSO Aerobus Coach.

The JB4002 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.

Photograph copyright and courtesy of Colin Davison.
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