| Leyland TD1: The Leyland TD1 is an EFE re-paint into my 'R&L Richardson's' colours of pale ivory (Carplan Aerosol) and Humbrol No.19 for the red banding. The script sign-writing was made to order, courtesy of Dave Jessop. Slight modifications include the addition of sidelights, new Auto-vac (round type - the original was plastic, which our friend Nitromors ate for breakfast when I wasn't looking!). One of the more noticeable features on the TD1 are the parallel grabrails on the upper saloon, to the front windows and offside windows for the sunken side gangway. I had a few goes trying to replicate them using brass wire - but it didn't look right. So, in the end, fellow area member, Mike Evans, suggested that I use a black permanent 'fine-liner', which did the trick…... |
