WIKING 073003 - Coach (Setra S8) "Hanseat"

WIKING 073003 - Coach (Setra S8) "Hanseat"

Model Details

The flanks are colored with a sweeping red arch, complemented by fine ornamentation. And all this in the name of "Hanseat." Indeed, it was by no means unusual in the post-war years for buses to be given something of a personal name. The Setra S8, in particular, conveys something of the new feel-good culture of the post-war decade. The corresponding flair of the two-tone design was de rigueur for any luxurious appearance in the 1950s – with a panoramic roof, of course! WIKING has thus presented the S8 from revitalized forms with a fine finish. The transparent roof was printed true to the original. Thanks to the prototypically painted roof and window struts, a maximum degree of authenticity is achieved. The S8 has an outstanding history within bus development: Immediately after the war, Otto Kässbohrer began the ambitious design project for the first bus with a self-supporting body. The brand name abbreviated the design principle – Setra was to pursue a successful path as a brand. And indeed, following the internal presentation of the Setra S8 with its distinctive grid radiator grille, production had already begun in 1952. It wasn't long before Kässbohrer contacted WIKING. Friedrich Peltzer set the facts and had the S8 miniaturized as commissioned – following the same design principle as the Büssing Trambus. With a two-part body, the upper section fully transparent – both meaningful and effective.

Technical details

Lower section ivory beige, driver's seat and interior carmine red. Steering wheel inserted light ivory. Chassis silver. Roof rack aluminum silver. Side flanks printed red with "Hanseat" lettering. Decorative strips on the radiator grille, bumper, side panels, and rear hood are silver. Roof surface and window rails are ivory beige.

Caution!
Not suitable for children under 14 years.
Our products are not toys. They are intended for model builders and collectors. Due to the scale and prototypical design, or due to functional reasons, some points, edges, and small parts are present.

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	WIKING
Item number:	073003
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4006190730037
Product Type:	Classic Edition 1:87 Busse
track:	H0
scale:	1:87
Railway company:	1952-58
Age recommendation:	from 14 years