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December 2006 - News |
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CONFIRMED RELEASE OF TWO CORGI OOC COMMISSIONED MODELS I can confirm that the following commissioned models have now been released and are on sale: OM43403
Plaxton Beaver 2
Western Greyhound Version
B Total quantity: 2000 pieces (1000 of each) I am grateful to Stuart Rogers for sending me details and also a copy of the order form. CLICK HERE to view a copy of the order form in Adobe Acrobat format. OM41216
Wright Gemini Go North East Version A Version B Total quantity:1500 pieces (750 of each destination) Saturday 30 December 2006 |
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RELEASE FROM CORGI CLASSICS I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: CC25907 AEC Routemaster Arriva London Thursday 28 December 2006 |
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BRITBUS GREEN MERLIN Stuart Alderman has advised me that stock of the above arrived in Hong Kong with Britbus immediately before the Christmas holiday and unfortunately too late to be collected and mailed out before Christmas. The models will be mailed directly to those that have ordered them between 2 and 12 January 2007 by airmail. All cheques will be banked on 2 or 3 January. Please note from 3 January Stuart will only be contactable via his email at stuart_alderman@hotmail.com
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RELEASES FROM BRITBUS/IRBUS I can confirm that the following models have been released and are on sale: AN1-01 Leyland AN68 Atlantean (Park Royal) Southdown (NBC). AN2-01 Leyland AN68 Atlantean (Park Royal) London Country ES-03 East Lancs Scania Omnidekka Reading Buses R 704 Alexander Belfast 2 door RH Olympian Dublin Buses R 704X Alexander Belfast 2 door RH Olympian BUS Eireann (On loan from Dublin Buses) R832 Alexander RH First Leeds
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RELEASE FROM CORGI OOC I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: OM45909 Van Hool T9 Shearings WA, Wigan
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RELEASE FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: UKBUS6002 Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 Metroline
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RELEASE FROM METTOY I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: MT00101 Routemaster London Transport Wednesday 27 December 2006 |
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HAPPY
CHRISTMAS Best wishes for Christmas and a very happy New Year. Many thanks to everyone who has written wishing me a happy Christmas, all the mails have been very much appreciated. I would like to apologise for the reduced number of updates over the past week or so, unfortunately I have been unwell recently with a nasty stomach problem which resulted in a few days in hospital and me being signed off work for a couple of weeks. Thankfully I am now feeling a lot better and hoping I will feel like eating my Christmas dinner tomorrow! Sunday 24 December 2006 |
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SUBSCRIBER OFFER MODELS Details of the latest EFE subscriber offer models arrived in the post this morning. Details as follows: 27811A
AEC STL London Transport 20432A
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RELEASES THIS WEEK "MT00101
Mettoy Routemaster Bus OM45909
Van Hool T9 Shearings WA, Wigan On both of these, Corgi has told me that they don't expect there to be a shortage - just that not all stock was ready for the container as it was shipped. People should not be tempted to pay over the top for either of these models because they think they've missed them, as there will be plenty around approx 2nd week of Jan.." Thursday 21 December 2006 |
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REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM CORGI Corgi have written to me this afternoon asking if visitors to British Model Buses might be able to help them with some research they are carrying out. Corgi are attempting to find more information and photographs of the bus shown in the photograph below with a view to possibly releasing a model of it. If you have any photographs or information that would assist Corgi, please email it to me and I will forward it to Corgi? CLICK HERE to email me. I will acknowledge receipt of all correspondence received. |
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NEW MODEL ANNOUNCED BY BRITBUS The below new model has been announced by Britbus MRL08 MCW Metrorider London Links Britbus
have advised that the route on the production model will be different from that
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CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM CORGI OOC I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: OM41308 Wright Solar Fusion First Bath OM43913 Guy Arab Utility Ribble MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK FROM CORGI OOC |
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THREE PRESS RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD Three press releases have been received during the week from CMNL: CMNL UK Release Update Due to the unforeseen production of other additional items in the factories used by CMNL, some of the releases scheduled for production during Period 3 2006 have been delayed for approximately 6 – 8 weeks beyond their planned production slots. CMNL apologises for these delays but wishes to advise collectors that production has resumed in full. Update on planned releases for Period 3 (September - December 2006)1. UKBUS1000 range: The Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Trident
UKBUS1029: Stagecoach Manchester (612 – T612 MNF) – February 2007 2. UKBUS3000 range: The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD
UKBUS3025: Travel London West - Heathrow (DP1 – LJ56 ONH) – February 2007 UKBUS3026: First Hampshire & Dorset (43847 – SN55 CXJ) – March 2007 3. UKBUS4000 range: The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian
UKBUS4009: First Pennine (K174 EUX) – February 2007 UKBUS4011: Lothian Buses (431 – P431 PSX) – March 2007 4. UKBUS5000 range: The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro
UKBUS5009: Solent Blue Line ‘BlueStar’ (402 – HX06 EZB) – December 2006 UKBUS5010: First Manchester (60283 – W179 BVP) - January 2007 UKBUS5011: Wilts & Dorset (172 – HF06 FTP) - February 2007 5. UKBUS5100 range: The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro G
UKBUS5108: Stagecoach in London (UEL orange) (23034 – LX03 HEU)
– December 2006
6. UKBUS6000 range: The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400
UKBUS6003: London General (E4 – SN06 BNE) - January 2007 7. UKBUS7000 range: The Scania OmniCity
UKBUS7004: First Hampshire & Dorset (65023 – YN54 NZX) - February 2007
Future planned releases for Period 1 (January - April 2007)1. UKBUS0000 range: Commissioned models UKBUS0015: East Yorkshire Motor Services (670 – 80 EYC) – March 2007
2. UKBUS1000 range: The Alexander ALX400/Dennis Trident UKBUS1030:
Stagecoach Cambridge Pink & Ride (17007 – S807 BWC) UKBUS1031: Stagecoach in Swindon (18450 – VU06 KFO) - March 2007 UKBUS1032: Brighton & Hove (881 – T669 KPU) - April 2007 3. UKBUS2000 range: The Plaxton President/Dennis Trident No new releases are planned for the current period 4. UKBUS3000 range: The Plaxton Dennis Dart MPD
UKBUS3027: Solent Blue Line Red Rocket (577 – SN03 ECC) - March 2007 5. UKBUS4000 range: The Alexander Royale/Volvo Olympian UKBUS4012: First Somerset & Avon (34110 – W437 CWX) – April 2007
6. UKBUS5000 range: The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro UKBUS5012: Arriva Green Line (3901 – BU06 HSD) – April 2007
UKBUS5013: Southampton Uni-Link (80 – HF06 FUB) - March 2007 7. UKBUS5100 range: The Mercedes-Benz/Citaro G UKBUS5109: London Central route 12 (MAL73 – BX54 UCZ) - March 2007 UKBUS5110: Eden Project (BN02 EDN) - April 2007 8. UKBUS6000 range: The Alexander Dennis Enviro 400 UKBUS6004: First Devon & Cornwall (WA56 FUB) - April 2007 UKBUS6005: Stagecoach Manchester (19063 – MX56 FSP) - March 2007 9. UKBUS7000 range: The Scania OmniCity UKBUS7005: Metrobus (543 – YN05 HFG) – February 2007
UKBUS7006: Bullock, Manchester (YN05 GZX) – January 2007
UKBUS7007: Nottingham City Transport - March 2007
UKBUS7008: Arriva Merseyside (2063 – CX05 EOY) - April 2007
10. HKBUS2000 range: The Alexander RX-type/Leyland Olympian
No new releases are planned for the current period 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 production. http://www.creativemasternorthcord.com/en/index.php CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE Dublin Bus UKBUS1028 TransBus ALX 400 – Bodied Dennis Trident 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 new Dublin Bus livery (blue / yellow) on its well-known casting – the TransBus / Alexander ALX 400 bodied – Dennis Trident. It is the second low-floor double-decker bus replica with Dublin Bus colours. Dublin Bus has 10 Tridents and these were the first Dennis vehicles Dublin Bus had ever bought. The vehicles are 10.5 metres in length with a single door at the front. UKBUS1028 represents fleet number DT5 (03-D-10005). The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door and engine detail. The most outstanding feature on the model is the curved windscreen. It is also the main identifying feature specified by Dublin Bus. The windscreen was designed by TransBus to reduce windscreen reflection and is also fitted to the Dublin Bus ALX400-bodied Volvos. 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 1700 pieces produced. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), SJ Enterprises Limited (Ireland), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. To
view photographs of the model click on the links below: CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE UKBUS7003 Scania OmniCity Menzies Aviation – LUL Replacement Creative Master Northcord Limited is proud to release the long-awaited UKBUS7003, the first CMNL bus replica with official London Underground logos. It is Menzies Aviation’s Scania OmniCity, running on the Rail Replacement Bus Service between Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 and Hatton Cross Station. UKBUS7003 represents fleet number T54 (YN53 GFG). As part of the Piccadilly Line extension to the new Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 4 Underground Station was closed from early this year to September 2006. A replacement bus service was operated between Hatton Cross and Terminal 4 by Menzies Aviation Group. YN53 GFG (T54) was one of the Scania OmniCity super low-floor buses running the service on behalf of London Underground. The Scania OmniCity UKBUS7003 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. Other main features on the UKBUS7003 model include the route branding decoration on the bus. This branding, as well as the official “London Underground” logos, is permanently on the replica whilst they were placed onto the buses temporarily. This is of great worth for collectors. As key features of the UKBUS7000 series, UKBUS7003 has an extensive portrayal of handrails, the headlight / indicator units at the front are made of individual, translucent components to look more realistic and the red lights at the rear are made similarly, with the indicator and reversing light colours tampo-printed on top. The brand new Scania OmniCity bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS7003 model is limited to 1700 pieces worldwide. To
view photographs of the model click on the links below: Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. |
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RELEASES FROM EFE 25710
Daimler DMS
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NEWS
UPDATE FROM BRITBUS BritbuS releases And……pre Christmas 2006 expected deliveries! The First new model is already on its way and should be in your retailers soon---- This is ES-03 East Lancs Scania Omnidekka (10.6M) ---READING BUSES- Generic Livery. This is fleet number 802 (YN 54 AET) on route 31 to Central READING. –600pcs.only NEXT weeks first delivery will be three new models: R 832 FIRST LEEDS - Alexander RH R type bodied Scania 113. This is in Barbie 2 livery and is on route 3A to Gledhow. The Fleet number is 31117 (H 640 VNW)- This model is limited to 816 pcs only. R 704 DUBLIN BUSES – City Swift livery-Alexander Belfast 2 door RH Olympian. Fleet number RV 512 (99-0- 512) on route 25A to LUCAN. -------600pcs only R 704X BUS EIREANN--- On loan from Dublin Buses – Complete with the BUS Eireann Markings. Fleet number RV 628 (99-0-628) on route 103 to DUBLIN.------240 pcs only These three models will be followed later the same week by the promised first models of the Park Royal AN68 Atlantean models from the new BritbuS casting. AN1-01 - PRV Atlantean, Single door D/deck bus in SOUTHDOWN (NBC) livery. Fleet number 743 (LCD 43 P) on route X 16 to SOUTHSEA (EXPRESS ROUTE) AN2-01 – PRV Atlantean Double door D/Deck bus in LONDON COUNTRY livery This is fleet number 65 (JPL165K) on route 321 to UXBRIDGE. Both these models are limited to a production of 1008 pcs for each model The following week will see the final model for this year— ME-03-Fleet number MBS 483 (VLW 483 G) This is a red Central Area Merlin on the unusual Circular route S1 STRATFORD CIRCULAR! This model is limited to 600 pieces only. Of course these dates are tentative and the usual gremlins could upset the scheduled delivery but we will do all we can to get these delivered as stated above and they will be air freighted as usual to the UK agents as quickly as possible so that these models may make your Christmas full of joy & happiness! BritbuS Ltd. Wishes to take ths opportunity to extend Seasons Greetings to ALL Enthusiasts and Collectors and hopes that 2007 will be an exciting year for you ALL! All BritbuS models are obtainable for retailers at the Britbus Wholesale distributors: JOHN AYREY DIECASTS LTD., of Shipley in West Yorkshire- 01274 594119 PHOTOGRAPHS NEW
MODELS ANNOUNCED BY BRITBUS AS2W12 AEC Swift (Wide Headlights) -
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM CORGI OOC CORGI
OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 11 DECEMBER CORGI
CLASSICS MODEL DELAYED
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RELEASE FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD The below press release has been received from CMNL: Stagecoach in Devon – Brunel UKBUS1026 Alexander Dennis ALX400 Trident CMNL is proud to release a brand new livery on its well-known casting – the Alexander ALX 400-bodied Dennis Trident. This is UKBUS1026 carrying “Brunel 200” livery. This model represents Stagecoach 18368 (WJ55 NMA). The ‘Brunel 200’ bus livery was commissioned by Torbay Council to celebrate 200 years since the birth of the Engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The livery was designed by Graphic Design Student Mike Fryers, and applied to this Dennis Trident bus by Torbay Posters. This vehicle has attended special events such as the ‘Brunel 200’ official celebration on the Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge in April 2006 and, more recently, the Dartmouth Regatta, parked near Dartmouth Railway Station, built as part of Brunel’s Great Western Railway but which, to this day, has never seen a train. The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door, engine detail and the representation of LED lights at the rear. This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The model has no unnecessary metal poles to hold it together. The brand new UKBUS1026 model is based on a Limited Edition of 1800 pieces produced. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. To view a photograph of the production version of this model CLICK HERE
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MODELS ANNOUNCED BY EFE EFE have announced the following new models. Click on the links to view photographs: 27311
LEYLAND TD1 CLOSED REAR Cork City Services 27620
WRIGHT VOLVO RENOWN Translink 29614
LEYLAND OLYMPIAN East Yorkshire 30706
AEC RENOWN Barton Transport EFE
DETAILS AND PHOTOGRAPH OF A PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED MODEL 20009DL
LEYLAND PD2/12 ORION Manchester
City EFE
MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK 25710
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NEXT TWO WEEKS Due to extremely important business commitments over the next two weeks there will be a reduced frequency of updates to the site. Normal business will be resumed after. Sunday 3 December 2006 |
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RELEASES FROM BRITBUS I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: R831Scania N113 Yorkshire Rider CLICK HERE to view AS1-04 Hants & Sussex CLICK HERE to view
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RELEASE FROM SUNSTAR Saturday 2 December 2006 |
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RELEASES FROM EFE I can confirm that the following models have been released and are on sale: 26618 Plaxton Paramount Ulsterbus Tours CLICK HERE 31801 RMA Airport Coach London Transport CLICK HERE 31902 RML Routemaster Arriva (Last day of service) CLICK HERE NEXT
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