April 2008 - News
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TWO NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY BRITBUS
Many thanks to Graham at Miniature Motors and Neil at time Tunnel Models
for advising me of two more new models from Britbus:
ME1-02 AEC MERLIN 1 door - 'LONDON TRANSPORT'
MB 364 (Route 244) CLICK HERE
ME-06 AEC MERLIN 2 door - 'LONDON TRANSPORT'
MBA588 (Route 505) CLICK HERE
Both models are shown as being May 2008 releases
(2nd posting) Wednesday 30 April 2008
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MASTER NORTHCORD LTD - PRESS RELEASE CMNL UK Release Update Update on planned releases for Period 1 (January – April) 2008
1. UKBUS3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD
UKBUS3030 : Go-North East Twin Pack (registrations TBC) - August 2008
2. UKBUS5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro
UKBUS5014 : Arriva Surrey & West Sussex (3903 – BX56 VTW) – in production
3. UKBUS8000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart
UKBUS8005 : East Yorkshire (352 – YX56 HVJ) – production completed Future planned releases for Period 2 (May - August) 20081. UKBUS0000 range : Commissioned ModelsUKBUS0022 : Bluestar (718 – SN56 AWX) - July 2008 2. UKBUS1000 range : The Alexander ALX400/Dennis Trident UKBUS1040 : Stagecoach Cambridge (17079 – T679 KPU) - August 2008 3. UKBUS2000 range : The Plaxton President/Dennis Trident UKBUS2016 : Lothian Buses (543 - V543 ESC) - August 2008 4. UKBUS3000 range : The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD
No new releases are planned for the current period 5. UKBUS4000 range : The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian
No new releases are planned for the current period 6. UKBUS5000 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro
UKBUS5018 : Southern Vectis (457 – HW07 CXY) – July 2008 7. UKBUS5100 range : The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro G
No new releases are planned for the current period 8. UKBUS6000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400
UKBUS6015 : Stagecoach Cambridge (19300 – AE07 KZA) - June 2008 9. UKBUS7000 range : The Scania OmniCity
UKBUS7011 : First Potteries (65040 – YN06 WMO) - July 2008 10. UKBUS8000 range : The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart
UKBUS8007 : Stagecoach in Hampshire (36028 – GX07 HUV) – May 2008 UKBUS8008 : Yellow Buses (515 – HF57 BKN) – June 2008 11. HKBUS2000 range : The Alexander RX-type/Leyland Olympian
HKBUS2010 : Stagecoach Devon (13601 – BIW 4977) - May 2008 12. UKPLUS range of associated street furniture UKPLUS1002 : Transport for London (Bus Stop, Bus Shelter, Bench Seat and Ticket Machine) - July 2008 13. UKVAN range UKVAN1004 : Sprinter Panel Van London Buses (WM57 DYN) – July 2008 14. Other right-hand drive models (outwith UK) AUSBUS1001 : ACTION Scania/Custom Coaches (BUS : 371) – June 2008 IEBUS0001 : Dublin Bus Airlink (00-D-70118) – April 2008 Please note that the release dates quoted above are anticipated completion dates, not necessarily when the models will be on sale at your retailer. Some detail may change during the production process. http://www.cmn.com.hk/en/index.php Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. Wednesday 30 April 2008 |
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MASTER NORTHCORD
IEBUS0001
DUBLIN BUS - PHOTOGRAPHS Further to the news release of this morning, click on the links below to view high resolution photographs courtesy of David O'Connor: Photograph 1 To view a supersized image CLICK HERE To view a regular sized image CLICK HERE Photograph 2 To view a supersized image CLICK HERE To view a regular sized image CLICK HERE Photograph 3 To view a supersized image CLICK HERE To view a regular sized image CLICK HERE 2nd posting Monday 28 April 2008 |
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MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE IEBUS0001 Alexander ALX400 – Bodied Volvo B7TL Dublin Bus Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) is again writing another new chapter in both Irish and UK model bus history. CMNL has released its first replica in the Dublin Bus special Airlink livery on its well-known casting – Alexander ALX 400. It is the third low-floor double-decker bus replica with Dublin Bus colours. IEBUS0001 represents fleet number AV118 (00-D-70118). Dublin Bus Airlink vehicles are based on the Volvo B7TL chassis with Alexander ALX400 body. These vehicles were built in 2000 but differ from the standard vehicles built that year for Dublin Bus as they are fitted with centre doors and have special additional luggage pens. They operate solely on the two Airlink airport express routes out of the Summerhill depot. Route 747 operates between Dublin Airport and the city centre, the city terminus is at Busaras – the central bus station for services from Dublin to all parts of Ireland – and adjacent to Connolly rail station, also served by the Luas light rail system. Route 748 links Dublin Airport with Heuston rail station, the Dublin terminus for trains to the south and west. The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out. The most outstanding feature on the model is the additional luggage racks in the lower saloon. This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible, in both Irish and English. The model has no ugly metal poles to hold it together. The brand new Dublin Bus model is based on a Limited Edition with 1600 pieces produced. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), TransitGraphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. Photograph
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HERE to view Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. Monday 28 April 2008 |
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MODELS ANNOUNCED BY BRITBUS NEW
MODEL ANNOUNCED BY CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM CORGI OOC CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM EFE NEXT
EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE Friday 25 April 2008 |
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MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE NEW CASTING UKBUS5017 Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 Plymouth Citybus Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of UKBUS5017, in Plymouth Citybus livery, the first single-door model of the brand new Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO 5 casting with protruding destination box above the windscreen. UKBUS5017 represents fleet number 91 (WA56 OZR) that was new to Plymouth Citybus in 2006. This Mercedes-Benz Citaro is one of seven such vehicles manufactured to Euro 5 specifications for this municipal operator and delivered in the winter of 2006. The vehicles commenced service from January 2007 and have been used predominantly on one of the company’s flagship routes the City Centre to Ernesettle service 43 where in their striking livery they are assisting in changing the perception of ‘die hard’ car user that public transport is a realistic alternative mode of travel. The Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO 5 UKBUS5017 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, double-glazed windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the UKBUS5017 model is its extensive portrayal of handrails. The headlight / indicator units at the front and indicator / tail light units at the rear are made of individual, translucent components to look more realistic. The brand new single door Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO 5 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), TransitGraphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS5017 model is limited to 1100 pieces worldwide. Photograph
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HERE to view Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. Thursday 24 April 2008 |
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OOC MODEL RELEASES Further to my news article of Monday 21 April below, it has been brought to my attention that one OOC model is missing from the listing this model being: OM41409 Guy Arab IV/Roe Sunderland Corporation. This model was originally scheduled for release with the Birmingham Corporation AEC Q now due this week. I have made some initial enquiries but have not found out why the model has been omitted from the listing. I
have also been advised that CC25908 AEC Routemaster London Transport (Sights & Sounds)
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HERE has been omitted from the list as have all Vanguards models. If I hear
any more I will publish details as soon as I receive them. In the mean
time I am grateful To Harold Cameron for sending me photographs of the
production version of the Sunderland model. Wednesday 23 April 2008 |
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RELEASE UPDATE I have today received an email from Corgi giving details of their release schedule: Releases
week commencing 21 April The
following Beatles models which I reported sometime ago will also be
released this week: Corgi have also confirmed that they will NOT be issuing a catalogue for the 2nd half of 2008 but will instead issue a supplement later in the year. The attached Word document lists the most up to date schedule for the remaining 2007 models (this lists all Corgi models not just buses) as well as the schedule for 1st half 2008 models (this lists all Corgi models not just buses) and gives the explanation for not issuing a 2nd half 2008 catalogue. CLICK HERE to open the Word document with the full release schedule. Monday 21 April 2008 |
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RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: UKBUS1039 ALX400/Dennis Trident Arriva The Shires CLICK HERE UKBUS5015 Mercedes-Benz/Citaro British Airways CLICK HERE UKVAN1002 Mercedes Sprinter Traveliner D.S.W. CLICK HERE PHOTOGRAPHS
OF RECENTLY RELEASED EFE MODELS Friday 18 April 2008 |
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RELEASE OF EFE SUBSCRIBER MODEL I can confirm that the following model has now been released: 24816 Plaxton Minibus Toronto Bus Service (New South Wales) CLICK HERE Thursday 17 April 2008 |
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EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE EFE have advised me that the following models are scheduled for release week commencing 21st April: 29204 Leyland Titan Nottingham City CLICK HERE 29619 Leyland Olympian Maidstone & District CLICK HERE 34501 Bedford Tipper Thomas Carey CLICK HERE Sunday 13 April 2008 |
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MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE NEW CASTING UKBUS5016 Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 First Bus Heathrow Airport and more specifically Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 have been popular among the headlines on worldwide news channels within the last couple of weeks. Following the great success of the launch model of the brand new casting, UKBUS5015 replicating the 3-door British Airways Citaro EURO5 bus, Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of UKBUS5016, the first model of a Euro 5 Citaro with curved windscreen which also serves Heathrow Airport. UKBUS5016 represents fleet number ES64035 (LK07 CCN) that was new to First in 2007 and is a single door vehicle. Bus services between Slough and Heathrow took another step forward during 2007, when ten Euro5 Mercedes-Benz Citaros replaced the Euro3 versions operating on routes 75/76 (Maidenhead – Slough – Heathrow). A new image was designed by Best Impressions to replace the silver livery which was now four years old (UKBUS5003) and incorporated details for route 77 (Windsor – Slough – Heathrow) which had been introduced the previous year. The 77 was the new home for the displaced silver Citaros but it was common for Euro5 buses to appear alongside them, as this model illustrates. These ‘7-series’ Citaros featured even further reductions in engine emissions compared with the earlier Citaros, but retained features such as double glazing and air-conditioning. The addition of racks behind the driver provided airport travellers with improved storage space for large items of luggage. The opening of Terminal 5 in March 2008 brought further expansion and two existing routes in Slough area were projected to Terminal 5 and renumbered into the 7-series. Coincidentally, an additional seven new Citaros were required to operate the improved network and with the silver Citaros repainted blue during the first few months of 2008, the total number of 7-series Citaros rapidly grew to 27, which equated to over 50% of the vehicle allocation at Slough garage. UKBUS5016 features the smooth, curved windscreen with the destination display set behind the windscreen glass. The Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 UKBUS5016 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, double-glazed windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the UKBUS5016 model is its extensive portrayal of handrails. The headlight / indicator units at the front and indicator / tail light units at the rear are made of individual, translucent components to look more realistic. As part of the new casting, representing the smoother look of the Euro 5 Citaro, a newly designed air-conditioning pod is fitted to the roof. UKBUS5016 is the latest model in the CMNL Heathrow Airport collection. Details of all other members of this exclusive collection can be found below to help you complete your CMNL “Heathrow Airport Collection”. UKBUS3025 Dennis Dart MPD / Travel London West DP1 (LJ56 ONH) on route 441 (Heathrow Airport via Staines). Production date : February 2007 UKBUS4006 Volvo Olympian / Alexander Royale N116 UHP on route A1 (Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 only). Production date : December 2005 UKBUS5003 Mercedes-Benz Citaro / First Slough EC2013 (LT52 WXB) on route 75 (Heathrow via Slough). Production date : December 2005 UKBUS7003 OmniCity / Menzies Aviation T54 (YN53 GFG) on London Underground Replacement Service. Production date : December 2006 UKBUS7005 OmniCity / Metrobus 543 (YN05 HFG) on route X26 (Heathrow). Production date : January 2007 UKBUS5012 Mercedes-Benz Citaro / Arriva 3901 (BU06 HSD) on Green Line 724 service. Production date : April 2007 UKBUS5015 Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 / British Airways BU0461 (FLY 747T) on Heathrow Terminal 5 airside service. Production date : March 2008. Your models can be purchased from your local model retailer or from many of the dealers who advertise online. They, in turn, can order through the distributors listed below. The brand new single door Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), TransitGraphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS5016 model is limited to 1100 pieces worldwide. Photograph
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HERE to view Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. Friday 11 April 2008 |
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RELEASE FROM BRITBUS I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: AN2-05 Leyland Atlantean AN68 Ensignbus CLICK HERE EFE
32204 BRISTOL RELH MANSFIELD / MIDLANDS GENERAL CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM EFE Wednesday 9 April 2008 |
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MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE Mercedes-Benz Citaro G UKBUS5111 University of East London Creative Master Northcord Limited has proudly released its third version of the popular wholly-wrapped University of East London adverts on the Mercedes-Benz Citaro G model. UKBUS5111 carries the wholly-wrapped University of East London pink colour advert livery. The bus itself was originally operated by Stagecoach East London and is now operated by the East London Bus Group. It represents fleet number 23033 (LX03 HEJ). The University of East London (UEL) is a modern, fast-growing university situated close to the heart of the UK's capital city. Originally founded as a technical institute in 1898, UEL received its charter establishing it as a university in 1992. Since then it has undergone dramatic growth, and has achieved recognition for both its teaching and research quality. With over 20,000 students from more than 100 nationalities, UEL is also one of the UK's most diverse universities, with a vibrant and dynamic learning community. UEL now offers over 220 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across nine Schools: Architecture and the Visual Arts, Business, Computing and Technology, Distance Learning, Education, Health and Bioscience, Law, Psychology, and Social Science, Media and Cultural Studies. The livery on this model Mercedes-Benz Citaro highlights UEL’s wide range of programmes and flexibility of delivery. It also uses the slogan ‘change the way you think’, reflecting UEL’s mission to perspectives, and to challenge established thinking. The bus went into service in summer 2007 and operates on the Number 25 route between Ilford in East London and Oxford Circus in the heart of the capital. The Mercedes-Benz Citaro G UKBUS5111 model’s clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, double-glazed windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the model is the extensive portrayal of handrails. The headlight / indicator units at the front and indicator / tail light units at the rear are made of individual components to look more realistic. The brand new UKBUS5111 three-door Mercedes-Benz G bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (China), and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS5111 is limited to 1100 pieces worldwide. Photograph
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HERE to view Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. Monday 7 April 2008 |
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COBHAM
BUS MUSEUM RUNNING DAY (SNOWBUS) I attended today's running day, on the journey down from Essex we passed through heavy snow in Kent and the temperature on the car was indicating -1.5 degrees. On arriving at the Rally site the car parking area was clear of snow but very wet. The two commissioned models were on sale (see below). I visited the shop mid afternoon and they had sold out of the GS with only a small quantity of the STD left. Talking to a stall holder at Wisley he told me that stall holders had not been able to get onto the site until after 9.00am due to the snow by which time a number had decided to go home and not set up. I was also told that at one time the Rally may have been cancelled due to the snow. Thankfully the snow cleared sufficiently to allow the Rally to go ahead and I had a really enjoyable day. EFE had a stand in the main Museum building but did not have any new models on display. Click
on the links to view "Snowbus" photographs courtesy of Bob
Belcher CONFIRMED
RELEASE EFE COMMISSIONED MODELS Sunday 6 April 2008 |
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RELEASES FROM BRITBUS I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: LLB-02 Albion Lowlander Northern SMT CLICK HERE MRL-09 MCW Metrorider "Kentish Bus - Docklands Hoppa" CLICK HERE Friday 4 April 2008 |
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MODEL ANNOUNCED BY BRITBUS Many thanks to Time Tunnel Models and Miniature Motors for advising me of a new Britbus model announced today: R602 Leyland Olympian - London Buslines CLICK HERE to view. Anticipated release later this month Thursday 3 April 2008 |
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