The model
- news of this model was announced on 1st November 2005 and it was released
on 16th December 2005. This is the first 'standard' liveried model to be
issued since June 2003. The model carries no NWFB product code and appears
not to have been commissioned by NWFB but issued by CMNL with NWFB's agreement.
The bus -
fleet number 5103 is the last of a batch of 103 12-metre Volvo Super Olympians
delivered to New World First Bus between July 1999 and November 2002.
CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE
May be published immediately in full or in
précis
Date: 21st December 2005.
hkbus 1006 : New World First Bus
Tri-axle Volvo Super Olympian / Alexander
ALX500
Following the great success of the launch
of the 12-metre Alexander ALX500 bus replica in kit form, Creative Master
Northcord Limited is proud to release the fully-built tri-axle Volvo Super
Olympian / Alexander ALX500 model, hkbus 1006.
hkbus 1006 replicates New World First Bus
fleet number 5103, a Volvo Super Olympian with Alexander ALX500 bodywork,
registered KV 2768. It entered service in late 2002.
The most distinguishing feature of this NWFB
Super Olympian is the rear aspect. The numeral repeater is relocated to
a box above the upper-deck emergency window rather than in between the
emergency window and the air-conditioning equipment. This unique feature
makes the buses different from other fleets in Hong Kong.
The model carries route number 682 which
is operated solely by New World First Bus and it travels from the Lee On
Estate bus terminus in Ma On Shan in the New Territories to Chai Wan East
terminus on Hong Kong Island. The route utilises the Eastern Harbour Crossing
to cross the Victoria Harbour.
As on the previous successful hkbus 1000
series models produced by CMNL, hkbus 1006 has many innovative designs
on the tooling. The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out,
including handrails on board and detailed, individual air-vents above the
seats. Of note is the improved upper-deck ceiling detail that features
the correct colours of the prototype vehicle. The most remarkable accuracy
is seen on the front dome that represents this feature of the Alexander
ALX500 bodywork.
Once again, this is a one-piece casting whose
clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application. The model has
no ugly metal poles to hold it together.
The hkbus 1006 model is limited to 1200 pieces
worldwide. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK),
Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) and Porte Publishing Company (Japan).
Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)
------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.
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