Part 21: Jordan 1934 Bus
Entry posted by M Graff
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And now for something different: 
I found a kit at a Trainshow here in Sweden this weekend:
A 1934 Ford Bus. Just what I needed for my layout! 
As I understand it, it was very common during WW2 that these smaller types of buses were used in major cities in the U.S., in addition to trams and Subways.
Jordan/Highway Miniatures makes really nice kits I think!
The amount of detail is sufficient without making it tricky to assemble. I deviated from the manual however, as the description advocated that all parts should be painted before assembly ...... I hate to glue together pre-painted parts, so I glued it together to a point where it wouldn´t obstruct the installation of the windows later.
The headlights were made of solid clear plastic. That makes it very easy to make them look good.... I just masked the lamp housings and then painted them silver before I painted them with the end color. Then you get real reflectors in them!
The purple you see here on the lenses is Maskol (liquid mask film from Humbrol).
This is how far it could be assembled before painting. Very nice interior detail I think. Just enough detail.
I painted the bus créme yellow, black fenders and rims, and a gray roof. I clear coated it with Future Kleer, and weathered it with a light wash.
Here is the result:
As can be seen, I have both driver and passengers in the bus 
A very nice acquaintance, which surely whetted the appetite!
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