Further to my news release of 24th August. I contacted EFE regarding this model and they have today advised that the early pre-production sample shown in the photograph contained an error on the logo. Click on the links below to view updated pre-production photographs showing the model with the correct logo:
Photograph
1 CLICK
HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK
HERE
Wednesday 31st August 2011
The below news release has been received this morning:
CMNL UK Release Update
It is traditional for CMNL to update its release schedule by the end of August each year. However, CMNL is still experiencing the shortage of skilled workers in the factories where the pre-production samples and full production runs are made and is unable to make much information available to its dealers and collectors at this time.
New model announcement
UKBUS8021
UKBUS8021 will be an Enviro200 in the fleet of Go-Ahead London. It will represent vehicle SE53 (YX60 EOL) bound for Victoria on route 170. This will be the first CMNL Enviro200 to feature the revised styling that features the mini-bumpers, inset within the front corner panels.
It also meets the requirements of Go-Ahead London to have its livery with grey skirt panels replicated on the CMNL Enviro200 casting.
THIS MODEL REPLACES PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED GO-AHEAD LONDON MODELS UKBUS8016 and UKBUS0034 even though the latter complied with the livery requirement of Go-Ahead London.
As yet no production slot has been obtained for this new model and no firm date can be given for its shipping to distributors.
Model production completed
UKBUS1049
UKBUS1049, the ALX400 in Stagecoach Manchester Magic Bus livery has completed its production run and has been shipped from the factory. As is the normal CMNL practice, a fully detailed News Release will be issued shortly.
Next model on the assembly line
UKBUS0037
UKBUS0037, the 2011 Lathalmond Model commissioned by Susan Cameron, is the next model to enter production. CMNL anticipates that production should conclude in mid-September.
Further announcements will be made by Susan Cameron who can also be contacted about this model as follows : by email at Lathalmondmodel@aol.com or by sending a stamped, addressed envelope to Susan Cameron at 8, Allander Drive, TORRANCE, Glasgow, G64 4LG.
Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)
------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.
http://www.cmn.com.hk/en/index.php
Tuesday 30 August 2011
NEWS RELEASE FROM
TTC DIECAST
The following news has been received from TTC
Diecast:
Exclusive Model - New Casting
NWS02 STAGECOACH CHELTENHAM
Following on from our success with the Arriva, Carlyle bodied Darts, it gives us great pleasure to announce our second model in partnership with Model 1. Unlike the Arriva Dart, that managed to get into the hands of other retailers, this model will be strictly exclusive to WWW.TTCDIECAST.COM
Please note, we had a negative comment about the interior of the Arriva not being detailed enough, so greater attention has been made to the interior of this model, note the pattern moquette. The pre production sample of this model will be on display at Showbus and will be available towards the end of the year.
For more details, and further photos, please follow this link CLICK HERE
NWS02 1/76 Model 1 Stagecoach Cheltenham & Gloucester Marshall Bodied Dennis Dart *PRE ORDER £58.99*
CLICK HERE to view a photograph of the model
BT
MODELS - PRE PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS
Further to my news of 24 August click on the links
below to view pre-production photographs of the first two models:
B001 – Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant II (Coach door & Destination) – ‘National Travel East’ CLICK HERE
B002 – AEC Reliance/Duple Dominant II (Bus Door & Destination) – ‘Green Line’ CLICK HERE
Sunday 28 August 2011
Oxford Diecast has advised that the following model is scheduled for release next week:
NRTL004 RTL Bus London Transport CLICK HERE
EFE
MODEL 14406 A CORRECTION
As a result of emails received I contacted EFE this morning and
advised them that the registration number shown on their PP photograph of
model 14406 Leyland National MkI Short 1 Door
SOUTHERN VECTIS was incorrect. It should read ODL 885R NOT OLD. EFE
confirmed that this error on the pp sample will be corrected before the
model is released.
Thursday 25th August 2011
Received from EFE this morning are details of and photographs of 7 models announced in the latest Subscriber Newsletter (News 21 August) and also one previously unannounced model:
14406 Leyland National MkI Short 1 Door
SOUTHERN VECTIS - CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: 885
Registration number: OLD 885R ODL 885R (see news dated
25 August)
Route: 7
Destination: Seaview
Anticipated release date: September 2011
26411 Daimler Utility Bus S.H.M.D Board
- CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: 193
Registration number: HMA 157
Route: -
Destination: Hyde
Anticipated release date: September 2011
26807 Leyland Duple Coach BARTON
TRANSPORT - CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: 482
Registration number: HAL 656
Route: 7
Destination: Wales
Anticipated release date: September 2011
30711 AEC Renown GREATER MANCHESTER
P.T.E. - CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: 1924
Registration number: AJA 124B
Route: 358
Destination: Hayfield
Anticipated release date: September 2011
33702 ERF KV 2 Axle Box Van STEVENTON
(ROYAL VENTON CHINA) - CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: -
Registration number: 999 NVT
Anticipated release date: September 2011
34106 AEC RT Bus LONDON TRANSPORT -
CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: RT 4547
Registration number: OLD 767
Route: 803
Destination: Welwyn Garden City Station
Anticipated release date: September 2011
35005 AEC
MkV Artic 2 Axle Flatbed BRITISH
STEEL CORPORATION - CLICK HERE to view
Fleet number: 63
Registration number: 115 MV
Anticipated release date: September 2011
35305 BET 6 BAY COACH SOUTHDOWN - CLICK
HERE to view
Fleet number: 144
Registration number: EUF 144D
Route: 30
Destination: Haywards Heath
Anticipated release date: September 2011
PRESS
RELEASE FROM JOHN AYREYS
The following press release has been issued by John Ayrey regarding
the Base Toys model range:
B-T Models - New name & New coach casting
B-T Models is the new trading name for Base Toys, manufacturers of 1:76 scale cars and trucks that are designed to complement ‘00’ scale model railways. The new name better reflects the improved levels of detail and decoration that are now routinely included in the ever widening range of commercial vehicles.
B-T Models is also very pleased to announce another new addition to the range, a budget priced, passenger vehicle. This all new moulding, has been requested by model rail and bus enthusiasts for some time. It fills an important gap in the existing model vehicle ranges.
The new model is based on the 1970s/1980s Duple Dominant Mk2 coach which was fitted to a wide range of chassis types, and could be seen on the roads of Britain and Europe from the early 1970s until the late 1990s. It was one of the most popular coach body styles of its age, and was used in great numbers by coach operators large and small.
This new model has been developed as an accessory for model railway layouts, and follows the same construction methods as the already well established model truck range. A plastic moulded body is mounted on a die-cast chassis unit to give low cost with high strength.
To help keep the cost of this new model down there will be three ‘standard’ versions:
1) Coach with coach type door,
2) Coach with bus type door and top destination box,
3) Coach with coach type door and top destination box.
These three versions will cover most types of Duple Dominant coach, and any variations in the positions of chrome trims, etc. will be represented by tampo printing. There will be less detail than is incorporated in the sister range of high detail Britbus models, but this will be reflected in the retail price. There will be a basic livery application for each model, that incorporates the body colours along with fleet names, registration plates, legal address and if appropriate, a destination display, but much of the minor lettering, etc. will be left off. This will allow bus collectors and railway modellers to add any individual details and lettering that they wish.
The first three releases of this new and eagerly awaited model will feature one of each body casting variation, and these will be:
B001 – Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant II (Coach door & Destination) – ‘National Travel East’
B002 – AEC Reliance/Duple Dominant II (Bus Door & Destination) – ‘Green Line’
B003 – Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant II (Coach Door - No Destination)– ‘Ulsterbus Tours’
The retail price for these models will be £16.99 each
If you wish to order any of these models please contact your usual supplier - Gareth
Wednesday 24 August 2011
Further to my news of 21st August, click on the links below to view photographs of the LT Museum EFE commissioned model 34205A courtesy of EFE. For all enquiries contact the Museum on 02073796344 or via their new Collectors Club CLICK HERE
34205A
RLH London Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: RLH 42
Registration number: MMX 242
Route: 336
Destination: Chesham
LATHALMOND
CMNL MODEL
I have heard from Susan Cameron regarding the model not being available on
Sunday. I am advised that "the models are expected soon" and if
anyone who hasn't already expressed interest in purchasing one of the
models wishes to do so please e-mail Lathalmondmodel@aol.com
to check on availability.
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Oxford Diecast have released a model which I was not previously aware of. The model features a 76th scale Routemaster in "Tours of Edinburgh" livery and is available on its own or as part of a set. Both models have already been released and are on sale.
76SCOT001
AEC Routemaster "Tours of Edinburgh"
Registration number: WLT 60
Fleet number: -
Route: -
Destination: -
Photograph 1 CLICK
HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK
HERE
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Oxford have advised that models 76SCOT002 & 003 are not bus models and I do not know what they are.
EFE
TOOLING UPDATE
As promised last night, click on the links below to view photographs
of the tooling patterns for the Bristol VR1, Bristol RE version of the Y
Type Coach and the Alexander Y Type Bus.
Bristol
VR1
Photograph 1 CLICK
HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK
HERE to view
Bristol
RE version of the Y Type Coach
Photograph 1 CLICK
HERE to view
Alexander
Y Type Bus
Photograph 1 CLICK
HERE to view
Monday 22 August 2011
EFE
MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
EFE have advised that the following models are scheduled for release
week commencing 22 August 2011:
24502 Alexander Atlantean - Newcastle Corporation CLICK
HERE
25811 Daimler DMS Western S.M.T
CLICK
HERE
CORGI
OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Corgi have advised me that there are a number of models scheduled for
release over the coming few weeks;
Week
commencing 29th August 2011
OM46112
Plaxton Panther
Shearings Holidays CLICK
HERE - 1000 pieces
Week
commencing 5th September 2011
OM42414A
Plaxton Panorama 1
Western Welsh
Brighton & Teignmouth CLICK
HERE - 340 pieces
OM42414B
Plaxton Panorama 1
Western Welsh
Royal Ascot CLICK
HERE - 460 pieces
OM41225A
Wright Eclipse Gemini
National Express West Mids
Destination - Birmingham CLICK HERE
- 600 pieces
OM41225B
Wright Eclipse Gemini
National Express West Mids
Destination - Solihull Station - 600 pieces
Week
commencing 12th September 2011
OM46211A
Scania Irizar PB - Greyhound
'Sweet Caroline' Destination - Swansea - 500 pieces
OM46211B
Scania Irizar PB - Greyhound
'Sweet Caroline' Destination - Cardiff CLICK HERE
- 500 pieces
CONFIRMED
RELEASE OF TTC DIECAST CMNL COMMISSIONED MODELS
I can confirm that the following models have now gone on sale:
UKBUS0032A Enviro 400 Stagecoach Gold - Destination Cheltenham - 250
pieces
UKBUS0032B Enviro 400 Stagecoach Gold - Destination Gloucester - 250
pieces
LATHALMOND
CMNL COMMISSIONED MODEL
The CMNL model commissioned for this weekends Lathalmond event was not received
in time and so did not go on sale as hoped. I will let you know of a
possible release date as soon as I receive one from Susan Cameron
EFE
SUBSCRIBER NEWSLETTER
The
6th Subscriber mailing of 2011 arrived whilst I was on holiday and has a
number of items of news, I have copied some of the text below:
Tooling
update:
"The
first shots of the Single Deck Routemaster have arrived and they look very
good it will make a splendid addition to our range with just a little
adjusting and polishing, the moulds can be released to start production.
With the mould tooling underway, the next new shots we are waiting to
receive are those for the multi windowed Alexander Y type bus and Bristol
RE version of the Y type. We have received the patterns for the Bristol
VR1 and flat front fronted VR II and with a few comments the patterns have
been released for mould tooling to start. We have taken photographs of the
patterns which you can see in the Tooling Update on the rear of this
months Issue 6 Release Sheet enclosed in this mailing". - I hope to
publish photographs tomorrow
London
Bus Museum (Formerly Cobham Bus Museum)
A telephone number to contact the Museum to order surplus members day
models was given. This number was for the old Redhill Road site, the new
museum does not yet have a telephone line fitted. The Museum have advised
me that they will let me have details of how to order models in due course
London
Transport Museum
"We have produced a special model for the L.T. Museum which
features RLH 42, registered MMX 242 in green livery. This model is
numbered 34205A and depicts the bus working route 336 to Chesham. For
further details please contact the museum directly on 02073796344".
Subscriber
Only Special Models.
"We
are planning to release two special low volume models for our subscribers
one features a Bristol VRIII open top in Cornish Fairways livery and the
other a Guy GS in NostalgiaBus livery. Details will be sent in the next
mailing letter".
New
models
A number of new models were also announced in the Newsletter:
26411
Daimler Utility Bus S.H.M.D. BOARD (Stalybridge,
Hyde, Mossley and Dukinfield Transport and Electricity Board)
34106 AEC RT Bus LONDON TRANSPORT Green
33702 ERF 2 axle Boxvan ROYAL VENTON
14406 Leyland National SOUTHERN VECTIS N.B.C.
26807 Leyland Duple Coach BARTON TRANSPORT
30711 AEC Renown B GREATER MANCHESTER P.T.E.
35005 AEC MKV Artic Flatbed BRITISH STEEL CORPORATION
35305 BET 36’ 6 Bay D/P Coach SOUTHDOWN
20452 Bristol VR III RIBBLE N.B.C.
SUTTON
UNITED CODE 3 MODEL
Further to my news article of 16th
May, Peter Coe opf London Bus Retail has contacted me to advise that
there is only a very small number of the models left. Please email Bruce
Elliott at Sutton Unietd to check on availability
chairman@suttonunited.net
Sunday 21st August 2011
I can confirm that the following model has now been released, mine arrived this morning:
ATLAS018 4655518 Burlingham Seagull - Ribble
Fleet number: 940
Registration number: FCK 440
Route number: -
Destination: Scottish Tour
Thursday 18 August 2011
BACK
FROM
HOLIDAY
I
returned from Holiday yesterday evening and after being in work all day
today I have begun catching up on News items received whilst I was away.
I hope to publish the various news items over the next couple of days.
CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are
on sale:
20451
Bristol VR3
Eastern National CLICK
HERE
26410
Daimler Utility
London Transport CLICK
HERE
29626 Leyland Olympian Barton Transport
CLICK
HERE
34502 Bedford TK Bulk Tipper Marston Bricks CLICK
HERE
CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM OXFORD DIECAST
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are
on sale:
NQ1005
BUT Trolleybus
Cardiff CLICK
HERE
RM108
AEC Routemaster
Southend Transport CLICK
HERE
CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM SUNSTAR
Many thanks to Dave Foord for advising that he has spotted following model
which I reported on 23rd
February this year on sale on eBay:
H2916 Routemaster - Gray Line (The Big Pink Sightseeing) CLICK
HERE
Fleet number: RM686
Registration number: WLT 686
Route number: 18
destination: Baker Street Station
Quantity: 539 pieces
CORGI
OOC MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Corgi have advised that the following model is scheduled for release
week commencing 29th August:
OM46112
Plaxton Panther
Shearings Holidays CLICK
HERE - 1000 pieces
Wednesday 17 August 2011
