New Deliveries / New Livery & Branding Discussion

[winston]

On the main site!

You haven't put it on there yet, only pic of 2231 is in Walsall paintshop

[Tony]

I put it on last night, looks like the upload didn't pick it up. The link should have been in that gap after 4433 on the home page. Will sort it later

[Tony]

You haven't put it on there yet, only pic of 2231 is in Walsall paintshop

It is there now

[Mike K]

I have to say that after a move away from that dreadful white with red diagonal front end livery, to the pleasant Lothian-inspired crimson and Platinum designs, this latest two-tone grey scheme is a real let down.

The way the horizontal sticker on 2231 cuts through the diagonal stripe isn't aesthetically pleasing. Just my opinion, but I'd much rather they'd stuck with the previous grey livery, which at least had some nice detailing to detract from the uninspiring colour scheme.

[winston]

It is there now

Yes

[Lukeee]

Personally I wish they had stuck with the crimson livery, this new grey scheme seems a backwards step in comparison 

[Steve3229vp]

Personally I wish they had stuck with the crimson livery, this new grey scheme seems a backwards step in comparison

They've gone with the grey because it's very hard waring, if you look at the earliest Platinum buses (6701-6758) they still look good after nearly eight years old.

[Wumpty]

They've gone with the grey because it's very hard waring, if you look at the earliest Platinum buses (6701-6758) they still look good after nearly eight years old.

From a practical aspect, I agree, though it does dilute the Platinum brand somewhat. Whichever livery was chosen for main fleet, Platinum was a real contrast, similar to the Timesaver rationale.

I must agree that the new grey for the single deckers does look rather bland compared to the Platinum/crimsons, and the orange blinds also clash visually too.

[Steve3229vp]

From a practical aspect, I agree, though it does dilute the Platinum brand somewhat. Whichever livery was chosen for main fleet, Platinum was a real contrast, similar to the Timesaver rationale.

I must agree that the new grey for the single deckers does look rather bland compared to the Platinum/crimsons, and the orange blinds also clash visually too.

The Platinum name will probably disappear as all new deliveries will be platinum spec anyway

[Coventrybususer95]

The Platinum name will probably disappear as all new deliveries will be platinum spec anyway

It will go the same way as the electrics in coventry the first batch (E020-29) had "National Express Coventry electric" the new batch (E034-163) has just "National Express Coventry"

[Gareth]

I understand the owners of the new electrics specified what colour the buses had to be, but surely the old layout could have been used? This has in turn made the rest fleet going from having one of the best and smartest liveries in years to drab, boring and uninspired. And that branding doesn't improve it much either.

[BBS]

They've gone with the grey because it's very hard waring, if you look at the earliest Platinum buses (6701-6758) they still look good after nearly eight years old.

That batch only had dest boards which aren't as bright as they used to be anymore 

[don]

I understand the owners of the new electrics specified what colour the buses had to be, but surely the old layout could have been used? This has in turn made the rest fleet going from having one of the best and smartest liveries in years to drab, boring and uninspired. And that branding doesn't improve it much either.

I suspect using the old layout for the second tone of grey would have been more expensive per bus. It will also be easier for the paint shop to do, saving cost and time - let's see how long it takes to do all the applicable buses in the pre 2015 colours, letting alone getting the whole fleet consistent.

However this new price branding is unbelievable - the font is totally out of keeping with the normal NXWM fonts, and is totally in your face - a bit like a Donald Trump Truth Social post with block capitals etc - you can imagine Brian Blessed bellowing it out the side of the bus.

So 100% for getting the message over - 10% for the graphic design - I suppose at least it's red background so in keeping with the NXWM livery!

This is why a certain firm on the south coast can charge six figure sums for their design work - although I must say the colours evocative of sand castles, sea and beach balls are somewhat out of place in Weoley Castle and Solihull.

This is a pity because hitherto NXWM's stuff has been good and even the new two tone grey livery with its colour coded trim - that branding is awful though!!

The branding on the new electric fleet in Coventry clearly refers to Coventry Electrics - maybe in a different place from the first batch. I think that Coventry branding is also good but will no doubt be covered up to an extent by advertising.

[CL]

I've noticed the new front accent - which, to me, looks smart - has resulted in the name being removed.

[Ginger66]

Do you think there will be special livery done to celebrate the coronation of King Charles IIl