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Rapido 900004

“New Look” Guy Arab – BCT #3034 (MOF 34) – 45 WEST HEATH ALVECHURCH ROAD

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Manufacturer description

Birmingham “New Look” Guy Arab – BCT #3034 (MOF 34).

Birmingham City Transport livery.

45 WEST HEATH ALVECHURCH ROAD route destination.

100% accurate proportions based on laser-scans of the real thing.
Injection-moulded plastic and metal construction.
All body weld lines, extrusions and rivets accurately rendered.
Full, multi-coloured interior with no large posts blocking aisles.
Separate etched-metal interior grab poles.
Steerable front wheels with rubber tyres.
Flush glazing throughout.
Accurate, even paint finish that does not obscure the details.
Working headlamps & interior lighting.
Illuminated destination blinds.
Requires a 12V 500mA DC power supply (not included).

1/76 scale.

Catalogue listing

Model details

Prototype information

The Rapido “New Look” Guy Arab model (BCT #3034, MOF 34) is a 1/76 scale replica of the Birmingham City Transport bus used on the 45 West Heath Alvechurch Road service. It is built to OO gauge specifications, featuring a pristine finish, Birmingham City Transport livery and the operator branding of Bristol Community Transport.

Construction is a combination of injection‑moulded plastic and metal, with all body weld lines, extrusions and rivets accurately rendered. The interior is fully detailed in multi‑coloured paint, includes etched‑metal grab poles, and has clear aisles without large posts. The model incorporates steerable front wheels with rubber tyres, flush glazing, working headlamps, interior lighting and illuminated destination blinds.

The model requires a 12 V 500 mA DC power supply (not supplied). All proportions are based on laser scans of the original vehicle, ensuring 100 % accuracy.