Mark Deliduka Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Finally, I am able to close out 2017 with my last model for the year. This is my Roden 1/72 scale Opel Ludwig Areo bus that is the last bus I needed to complete the entire line of 1/72 scale buses offered by Roden. The Ludwig Areo came out in 1932 as a touring bus for those tourists who wished to ride in style. Later, some of these were inducted into the Lufwaffe as pilot and staff transport buses. I finished my version of the Luftwaffe bus some months back.Here is the civilian version of the Ludwig Areo bus:And as I mentioned, that completes my entire collection of 1/72 scale Roden buses; until they come out with another one....Thanks all for looking in, comments are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Bell Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Nice work on a unique subject. You know, with just a little work and new paint job, that would make a great "Bat Bus", if there ever was such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGronovius Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Good job, any reason for the fin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Thanks guys for the great comments. I appreciate it! Ron, that is a pretty cool idea; although I don't know what Batman would use a bus for. That would still be a cool "what if"! Rob, I'm not sure why the fin. I think it was a 'fashion' piece; added in an attempt to make it look more futuristic since that seemed to be the common practice in those days to 'futurize' vehicles. The British Tatra car also had one, as did the German Strassenzepp bus, so both British and Germans added fins to their vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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