EFE PHOTOGRAPH OF MODEL 35201 B.E.T 36 FOOT 6 BAY RELIANCE MAIDSTONE & DISTRICT
Click on the link below to view a photograph of the production version of this model. There are a couple of changes from the pre-production model most notably the types of seats in the vehicle have been changed and are now correct.
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE

Saturday 29 August 2009

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have been released and are on sale:
33101 RMC ROUTEMASTER OPEN TOP FIRST LONDON CLICK HERE
33102SB RMC ROUTEMASTER OPEN TOP FIRST LONDON (SHOWBUS 2009) CLICK HERE
36601 Plaxton SLF MK2 Dart 2 door Transdev CLICK HERE
23404 BEDFORD TK 2 AXLE FLATBED LORRY MILK MARKETING BOARD CLICK HERE

Thursday 27 August 2009

"This model was commissioned by The Friends of Burwell Museum to represent one of a pair of ex London Transport RT type buses operated by Burwell & District Motor Service from 1956-1965.

Limited edition of 1000 by Oxford Diecast no SPO15. only available in Burwell, price £10 including post and packing in secure box from:
JIM NEALE, 2, CHESTNUT RISE, BURWELL,CAMBRIDGE,CB25 0BX. Cheques made payable to "FRIENDS OF BURWELL MUSEUM"

All profit to Burwell Museum, which now features a new building containing a preserved Burwell & District coach, and other vehicles".

Click on the links below to view photographs of the model:
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE to view

2nd posting Saturday 22 August 2009

CORGI ROUTEMASTER 1ST SHOT PHOTOGRAPHS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have received the below photographs and additional information from Corgi:

A NEW TOOLING for Corgi in 2009 is the Routemaster Bus produced to 1:76scale.

OM46301-  RM 164 (164 CLT) – Route 131 Walton on Thames, 1962

Quota: 1st Issue – 3000 Available December 2009

"Long awaiting for by Original Omnibus collectors Corgi are proud to be releasing OM46301 - RM 164 (164 CLT) – Route 131 Walton on Thames as this first off the tool. This model will be packed with detail, most notably the Moquette patterned seating.

In order for Corgi to be able to print the Moquette pattern on the 1:76 scale Routemaster bus seat our engineers have had to specially design the seat so that they can be printed onto flat, then folded and slot individually into place, enabling Corgi to release a truly authentic detailed replica.

For those who are not familiar with ‘1st Issue’ status and for those who need a recap, this is a classification tool which allow Corgi to produce a second or third run of extremely popular liveries.  Special chassis print is used to denote 1st Issue status and further runs are sequentially numbered thereafter".

For an unknown reason the top deck has been shown fitted incorrectly on two of these photographs - Gareth

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE
Photograph 6 CLICK HERE
Photograph 7 CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
Many thanks to Peter at the Yardley Wood Bus Club for advising me that the following model was also released this past week:
UKBUS6021 Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 First Devon & Cornwall CLICK HERE

Saturday 22 August 2009

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
I can confirm that the following model has been released and is on sale:
UKBUS8013 Enviro200 Metroline CLICK HERE

Thursday 20 August 2009

They also advised that additional stock of the 2nd release of accessories will also be released next week.

Wednesday 19 August 2009

NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY EFE
EFE have announced 4 new models and details are given of two models announced in their last subscriber newsletter:

New models:
26322 Guy Arab Utility - London Transport CLICK HERE
Fleet number: G148
Registration number: GYE 92
Route number: 79
Destination: Alperton
Anticipated release date: November 2009

30005 AEC 10T10 London Transport CLICK HERE
Fleet number: T598
Registration number: EYK 233
Route number: 200
Destination: West Wimbledon
Anticipated release date: October 2009

32402 Bristol RELH Coach - Bristol Greyhound CLICK HERE
Fleet number: -
Registration number: NHW 313F
Route number: -
Destination: Weston Super Mare
Anticipated release date: October 2009

36302 Bedford TK Short Tipper - Ribble CLICK HERE
Fleet number: -
Registration number: RCK 218
Anticipated release date: September 2009

Previously announced models:
20639 Plaxton Pointer Dart - North Western Premiere CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 1173
Registration number: M173 YKA
Route number: 37
Destination: Altrincham
Anticipated release date: October 2009

37001 Foden S24 Oval Tanker - James Hemphill Ltd CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 149
Registration number: BGD 313B
Anticipated release date: October 2009

CONFIRMED RELEASE OF CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD COMMISSIONED MODEL
I can confirm that the below model went on sale today at the SVBM Lathalmond Open Weekend:
UKBUS0025 Dennis Trident ALX400 - Stagecoach Strathtay CLICK HERE

For those not able to attend the event, a small number of the models have been listed on EBay by the Commissioner under EBay refernce 330351551141. All profits from the sale of the model go to the SVBM.

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
22717 Alexander Y Type Fife Scottish CLICK HERE
34903 Leyland Olympian Eastern National CLICK HERE
35101 ERF KV 4 Axle Oval tanker Ashworths Products CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASE OF LT MUSEUM COMMISSIONED EFE MODEL
Many thanks to everyone who has written advising me that the following model has been released:
99708  Bristol RELH coach – Western National
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

NEWS FROM CORGI COLLECTOR CLUB
The latest edition of the Corgi Collector magazine has details of some special models being produced for members of the Collectors Club:

2009 Club model Crossley DD42 Leeds Corporation - No further details are given. Corgi states that this model "is causing waves as it features a unique tooling modification".

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the club a special range of models is being produced. The bus model feature
OM40803/A Bristol Lodekka Brighton & Hove
Each model will comprise only 250 pieces and will be specially certificated and displayed in a special display box. Each has been hand crafted by Code3Models in Corgi's former home city of Swansea. Delivery is expected in September and details of how to order will feature in the next next club magazine.

STAGECOACH BLUEBIRD COMMISSIONED CMNL MODEL
Further to my News article of 11 August Chris Hall has written to me to advise that the model will be priced at £32.00 plus post and packing of £4.00 in the UK and overseas at cost all post signed for on receipt of the model. Please email Chris at  bluebirdenviro@googlemail.com if you require further details or to order one of the models.

Saturday 15 August 2009

Wednesday 12 August 2009

BACK FROM HOLIDAY
I have now returned from holiday and am catching up with the news and correspondence received whilst I was away.

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LIMITED PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received from CMNL:

New Tooling

 Volvo B12BLE / Custom Coaches CB60

 AUBUS1002 Sydney Buses

Creative Master Northcord Limited in cooperation with TransitGraphics Pty Ltd (Australia) is proud to announce the release of the long awaited second Australian modern day casting of the Sydney Buses Volvo B12BLE model, AUBUS1002. It is carrying the everyday blue and white Sydney Buses livery

Sydney Buses is the government bus operator in the Sydney metropolitan area. A fleet of over 1,800 buses carry over 600,000 passengers to their destinations operates daily.

As part of Sydney Buses fleet upgrade new Volvo B12BLE rigid and articulated buses have been introduced with environmentally friendly Euro 4 engines, air-conditioning and ultra low floors to speed up boarding and access for the disabled.

The buses have been bodied by Custom Coaches in their Smithfield (Sydney) factory using their well proven CB60 body work.

The route 438 operates from the busy City terminus of Circular Quay to Abbotsford along Parramatta Road passing many great locations such as the Sydney University, Leichhardt’s famous cafe and restaurant strip and the harbour view suburbs of Five Dock and Wareemba.

The model replicates the ever popular body style and shape produced by Custom with small miniature interior details including Sydney Buses ticketing system “Green Machine” validator, back of drivers panel advertising panels and much more, just like in real life.

The replica model is 100% correct, just like the real vehicles with their bright blue and white livery, stickers, badges and logos. Fleet number 4805 represents this bus running on the busy route 438 between the Abbotsford and Circular Quay terminus in the cities CBD.

AUBUS1002 features excellent detailing, inside and out. The model shows the correct portrayal of the ceiling handrails and ceiling to floor handpoles. It is also fitted with a Thermo King roof mounted air-conditioning pod.

The AUBUS1002 model is limited to 1800 pieces for worldwide distribution. They will be distributed by Transit Graphics (Australia), John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P.R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

NEW COMMISSIONED MODEL FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
Many thanks to Harry Cameron and Donald MacRae for forwarding the news and photographs of a new commissioned model from CMNL:

"Chris Hall has commissioned a small run of  300 models from CMNL of one of our local Enviro 200s, operated by Stagecoach Bluebird. The vehicle will carry the Whisky Trail branding carried by vehicles 36031 - 36034 and will depict 36034 (SV07FCF). The destination will display "336 Dufftown Square via Rothes" and the cove panelling has the names of townships along the route, namely Forres, Findhorn, Elgin, Aberlour and Dufftown. This Enviro has white headlamp clusters and CMNL have incorporated that into this short production run, as the three Enviro 200's offered commercially by CMNL all have blue headlamp clusters".

The model will carry the CMNL stock code UKBUS0028, I understand that everyone that  everyone who purchases the  model  will  receive  a  copy  of the  Stagecoach Whisky Trail leaflet, and the first 100  purchasers will also receive a Whisky Trail coaster. The model will be available in approximately 2 months time.

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE to view 

To order one of these models or request further information, Chris Hall can be contacted via his email at: bluebirdenviro@googlemail.com

EFE SUBSCRIBER NEWSLETTER
The 7th Subscriber mailing of 2009 arrived whilst I was on holiday and gives brief details of 3 new models:
20639 Pointer Dart North Western Premier
25004 Bristol RELL Eastern National
36002 Leyland RTL London Transport
37001 Foden S24 Artic Oval Tanker James Hemphill Ltd

Mr Joyce explains the reasons for the delay in the production of their Anniversary models announced some time ago "During the past year as manufacturing capacity in China continued to reduce our production lead times increased starving us of models to release. In an attempt to maintain a steady supply for our monthly release programme we have been forced to use up valuable time in our in house print finishing facility to decorate monthly release models rather than the anniversary models. However things are just starting to improve and we should be able to get on with producing these models shortly."

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
The following models were released during the last week of July:
IEBUS0003 quick PARK CLICK HERE
UKBUS0026 Enviro400 East Yorkshire CLICK HERE
UKVAN1006 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Mini Bus CLICK HERE

Tuesday 11 August 2009

August 2009 - News

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