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Rapido 900005

“New Look” Guy Arab – BCT #3004 (MOF 4) – 55 SHARD END ESTATE VIA ALUM ROCK

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Manufacturer description

Birmingham “New Look” Guy Arab – BCT #3004 (MOF 4).

Birmingham City Transport livery.

55 SHARD END ESTATE VIA ALUM ROCK 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.

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Model details

Prototype information

Rapido “New Look” Guy Arab – BCT #3004 (MOF 4) is a 1/76 scale model of a Birmingham City Transport double‑deck bus. It reproduces the 55 Shard End Estate via Alum Rock service, with accurate proportions derived from laser scans of the real vehicle.

The model is constructed from injection‑moulded plastic and metal, featuring precise body weld lines, extrusions, rivets and flush glazing. It includes a full, multi‑coloured interior with etched‑metal grab poles, steerable front wheels with rubber tyres, working headlamps, interior lighting and illuminated destination blinds. Power is supplied by a 12 V 500 mA DC source (not supplied).