MODEL
REVIEW
by Bus Driver
In a rare fit of enthusiasm, I thought I
would post a few comments on the new Corgi KMB Trident/Metsec gold livery
(ooopps that should be champagne livery!!) Model No. 44511
Whilst this Trident/Metsec model has been
around for some time now, it's good to see that Corgi have made some further,
although minor, improvements to this model, even after the recent Citybus
models with their revised interiors.
This includes decent, realistic looking wing
mirrors, the now standard photo etched wipers, but no Octopus smart card
equipment. This is however excusable as not all their routes have been
equipped yet.
The front interior dash has been painted
grey compared to the rest of the interior which is pink. This does let
the model down a bit as other manufacturers now have different coloured
floors and seats. Standard Corgi "modern" wheels are being used rather
than the correct wheels that Drumwell models have. It would have been good
to see Corgi amend this as well.
Overall the model does look good and tidy
given although the casting shows its age compared to the Drumwell models.
The livery is nothing special, but does fill that gap in the KMB model
bus fleet.
25th
June 2000
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