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OEM Bus Model Case Study

BYD Double-Decker Bus
Scale Model

A BYD double-decker bus model focused on vehicle recognition: the tall body profile, two levels of glazing, visible seating and distinctive red livery.

Project Specifications

Confirmed specifications for the completed model.

Scale
1:64
Model Dimensions
170 × 40 × 68 mm
Net Weight
297 g
Total Parts
About 100 pieces

Built Around the Bus’s Identity

For a display-led bus model, the exterior and passenger space carry the story.

This double-decker bus scale model brings the vehicle’s recognisable shape into a format suited to desktop display, corporate gifting and collector programs. These are potential applications, rather than a claim about the original customer’s intended use.

The emphasis is on the relationship between the tall body, window bands, front profile and livery. Rolling wheels provide a simple handling function; the main interest comes from looking closely at the finished vehicle.

Recognisable Body Shape

The double-deck silhouette gives the model its immediate visual identity.

Passenger Space

Transparent windows allow the seating to remain part of the display.

Vehicle-Specific Livery

Red bodywork, logos and printed markings distinguish the featured bus.

Display-Focused Handling

The presentation favours exterior detail over a complex set of moving features.

View the BYD double-decker bus model from the side, front and rear. Select any image to enlarge it.

Engineering & Visible Details

On a compact bus body, glazing, interior placement and exterior decoration need to work together. The enlarged views show details visible on the finished model.

Bus model detail presentation with close-ups of glazing, seating, printed graphics and wheels

Glazing & Interior

Window transparency and the placement of seats affect what can be seen through the upper and lower decks.

Printed Graphics

Logos and livery elements follow the body surfaces. Their placement matters around windows, door outlines and panel edges.

Wheel Detailing

Wheel and tyre profiles contribute to the stance, especially when viewed against the tall double-deck body.

A Practical Display Footprint

A phone provides a familiar visual reference for planning a desk, display cabinet or exhibition shelf. The comparison illustrates relative size; it is not a precision measurement.

Red bus model beside an iPhone 17 Pro with model length, width and height guide lines

OEM Development Process

For a custom bus scale model, the key decisions should be reviewed before tooling begins. This is our standard development route for new OEM projects.

STAGE 01

3D Data & Prototype

Convert editable vehicle data into model engineering, with suitable part thicknesses and assembly clearances. Review the prototype’s proportions, visible details and agreed functions before releasing it for tooling.

STAGE 02

Tooling & Metal Sample

Produce moulds through CNC machining and tooling work. Use the metal sample to review fit, finish, colours and decoration against the approved project requirements.

STAGE 03

Production & Delivery

Complete casting, moulding, painting, printing and assembly as specified. Check appearance and agreed functions, then pack the models for shipment.

Production & Quality Control

For OEM bus model production, approval criteria should cover the visible surfaces as well as safe handling and packaging.

Illustrative factory composite showing assembly benches, manual model handling and packing preparation

Illustrative composite based on supplied factory photographs; people and bus placement have been edited. It is not a record of this model’s production run.

Body & Surface

Review the long body for distortion and visible surface marks. Compare the red finish with the approved colour reference.

Windows & Seating

Check transparent parts for clouding and scratches, and look for visible glue residue or displaced seats behind the windows.

Printing & Assembly

Check decoration alignment around body features, component presence and wheel movement against the approved sample.

Packaging Protection

Choose an insert that supports the model and protects exposed details, including mirrors, during handling and transport.

Where This Format Fits

The BYD double-decker bus model shows how a recognisable fleet vehicle can become a tangible display piece.

Fleet & Showroom Displays

A custom bus model for dealer showrooms lets visitors examine the vehicle’s profile and livery at close range.

Corporate Gifts

A bus scale model for corporate gifts can pair a familiar vehicle design with a presentation box developed for the program.

Collector Programs

A double-decker bus model for collectors offers an all-round view of a vehicle that may be familiar from daily service.

Frequently Asked Questions

The information that helps define a new bus model project.

What do you need for a quotation?

Send vehicle photos, real vehicle dimensions, the target scale, quantity, required functions and packaging preferences. Editable 3D data is needed for development, but is not required for an initial quotation.

Can you develop a different bus or fleet livery?

Yes. As an OEM bus model manufacturer, we can assess other bus designs and customer-supplied colours and artwork. The vehicle reference and authorised branding define the project; this case study does not imply that existing branded models or tooling are available for unrestricted reuse.

Can opening doors or other functions be added?

Additional functions can be assessed for a new design. Feasibility depends on the chosen scale, available space and part structure. Agree the function list before prototype approval and tooling.

Can the packaging be customised?

Yes. Custom packaging for bus scale models can be developed around the intended use, artwork and protection needs. Share your preferred box style and any presentation or shipping requirements when requesting a quotation.

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Develop a Bus Model for Your Brand

Share your vehicle references and intended use. Scale Artisan can review the design, display priorities and packaging for your OEM project.

Reference Photos Target Scale Required Functions Packaging Order Quantity 3D Data for Development
Enlarged side view of the bus model

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