I think they use the word Leyland in thier options as A E C became Leyland owned in the early 60s, the actual engine kitted is the AEC lump from pictures i have seen of itSelwyn839 wrote:Just got mine, Had a quick look and there are a few problems!
Engines both really innapropriate. RML were all fitted with AEC engines. Although interchangable I think only one RML ever had a Leyland unit in service. (not one of these fleetnumbers!)
My info says Both fleet numbers depicted in the decals were re-engined with Cummins engines not Scania. but one may have been fitted with a scania in preservation?
Front wings are late standard RM Wings, not the revised profile RML type. (not level with Radiator bottom profile) These are Ok for a post privatisation colour scheme, as they were fitted to some RML, (check references on this) but then the front reg plate is now in the wrong place for those wings! (see boxtop)
Both buses I think are depicted in post Preservation schemes, not service schemes. Poor research by Revell.
Overall though an OK kit.
As long as you keep the bonnet closed, and with a little bit of work on the front end can be made into a good model.
Out with the Glue and paints!
Selwyn
as for the scania engine i have spare i may pop that in my citroen 2cv kit if i can build a suitable axle.
