Jordan 1934 Bus

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I found this kit at a Trainshow here in Sweden this weekend:

A 1934 Ford Bus. Just what I needed for my layout! [:D]
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 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:

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Very nice results.

I will have to consider your partial assembly method on some of the pieces I have. Thanks for the tip.

Have fun,

Richard

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Very nice job.

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Hello Graffen … My Jordan bus serves the depot in Prairie View. It was not a problem painting the parts before assembly. As you have done, I placed figures inside. I did leave the door open.

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Nice job. I too like to paint after assembly. Jordan makes some great models for affordable prices.

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Your bus looks great!

I built one, but I put an NWSL flea mechanism and a hand-made pilot truck (using N-scale wheels) under it. It made a sweet little railbus:

I love Jordan kits. I understand that they’ve recently released a Mack railbus. I may be in the market for one of those and another NWSL flea. [:D]

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Mine is tying up traffic on Penny Lane.

The wheels are fine, by the way. It’s the pavement that’s not flat.

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I built my Jordan bus as a school bus also with driver and children. Muscongus was a town on one of my previous layouts, and will be re-appearing on my present one. Muscongus is an actual town name on the Maine coast, now part of Bremen. Also shown is the Jordan 1926 Essex sedan.

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Graffen:

Excellent weathering, the picture does it justice. I am working on a scene; your photography is much better by the way, where the old Jordan is used for passenger travel, parked in front of the White Castle, where the Greyhound has stopped. I am still working on the scene, street repairs are also taking place.

I really like the weathering, going to do the same.

Robert Sylvester

WTRR

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