February 2010 - News
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ATLAS
EDITIONS LONDON TRANSPORT RTW - MORE INFORMATION Many thanks to everyone who has written to me regarding the above. I am reliably informed that the models have been produced for Atlas Editions by Corgi and the models are produced in the same factories as produce Corgi's standard release models. The second model to be released will be a Bristol Lodekka open top, Southdown. For information the model is not hand painted as indicated on their flyer. The models appear to have been produced by Corgi in a similar way that Base Toys produced the range of models for a Spanish magazine a couple of years ago in that they lack some of the refinements of the standard release models and have omissions or incorrect details. The RTW model being released has a few changes/omissions to the standard release model. CLICK HERE to view a scanned image of the RTW model taken from this weeks TV Easy magazine this week. CLICK HERE to view an image of the Corgi model OM41703 on which this model appears to be based. A few differences between the standard release model and the Atlas Editions model is the lack of mirrors, lack of indicators, lack of legal lettering, lack of details on the windows and the registration for RTW5 but the model displays fleet number RTW4. Did the route 22 go to Chelsea Worlds End? Sunday 28th February 2010 |
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ATLAS
EDITIONS LONDON TRANSPORT RTW I have received a number of reports that a company called Atlas Editions are offering a diecast 1/76th scale London Transport RTW for £1.99 post free, the offer also includes in the price a London Transport poster and a booklet about the RTW. The promotional photograph shows an RTW bearing the registration KGK 505 on route 22 to Chelsea. I am not able to offer any sort of recommendation regarding this model but out of curiosity have ordered one. Whilst speaking to the sales person she offered me another bus at a discounted price (which I also agreed to) but for the life of me cannot remember what she said it was (still it will be a surprise when it arrives)! Atlas Editions website can be found at http://www.atlaseditions.co.uk/p/291581/Buses.html CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM OXFORD DIECAST Friday 26 February 2010 |
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NEWS
FROM EFE EFE have today advised that the following models are now scheduled for release week commencing 8th March: 16119 Leyland PD2 Highbridge Oldham Corporation CLICK HERE 18612 Bristol VR3 Open Top Devon General N.B.C. CLICK HERE 31202 ERF 4 Axle Flatbed British Road Services Wigan CLICK HERE 35302 36’ B.E.T. 6 BAY AEC Reliance Macbraynes CLICK HERE EFE
subscriber offer models 31304
Daimler Fleetline B20 CLICK HERE Acton
Depot Open Weekend 13/14 March Confirmed
releases ERROR
ON CORGI OOC MODEL OM46013B WRIGHT URBAN ECLIPSE EAST YORKSHIRE? Thursday 25 February 2010 |
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EXCLUSIVE
FIRST EDITIONS MODEL 16119 LEYLAND PD2 OLDHAM CORPORATION EFE have advised me that they received a lot of comments regarding model 16119 being wrong. Photographs previously released by EFE have been of a pre-production sample and showed the model with a side destination blind. CLICK HERE to view a photograph of the production version of the model which correctly represents the vehicle without the side blind. Wednesday 24th February 2010 |
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CREATIVE
MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE John Ayrey Diecasts has contacted CMNL to raise awareness of problems with some models of UKBUS9001 (Scania OmniCity / East London) which results in some flexing of the internal components during transit. CMNL wishes to apologise unreservedly to its valued dealers and customers for any disappointment they may feel if they receive any such model that falls short of the usual high standards of detail and presentation. Retail customers and dealers should return any such item in the normally accepted way. Despite passing all factory testing prior to dispatch, including passing the "Drop Test", this problem was not anticipated and we can assure all current and future customers that our engineering staff are working on creating a satisfactory modification that will prevent such issue in future Scania OmniCity models from UKBUS9003 onwards. Once again, we apologise for this unfortunate occurrence. Danny Chan Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. Tuesday 23 February 2010 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM BRITBUS Many thanks to Peter at Yardley Wood Bus Club for advising me that the following long awaited model has now been released: LH-08 BRISTOL LH ECW 'OK MOTOR SERVICES'. CLICK HERE CORGI
MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE Week
commencing 22 February OM43709 London Trolley Bus Hanwell Broadway CLICK HERE - 1400 pieces Week
commencing 8 March OM45608A
BMMO D9 - Midland Red
Dudley via Grazebrook Dual destination CLICK
HERE Saturday 20 February 2010 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD Many thanks to Peter at Yardley Wood Bus Club for advising me that the following models have been released and are on sale: IEBUS0005 Alexander ALX400-bodied Volvo B7TL Dublin Bus Coast & Castle Tour Bus CLICK HERE UKBUS1048 Alexander ALX400/Dennis Trident Stagecoach in Hull CLICK HERE UKBUS9002 Scania OmniCity Double-Decker Blue Star CLICK HERE PHOTOGRAPHS
OF RECENTLY RELEASED MODELS Britbus AN1-22
Leyland Atlantean Ribble AN3-05
Leyland Atlantean Northern NBC EFE Friday 19 February 2010 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM BRITBUS I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: AN1-22 LEYLAND ATLANTEAN 'RIBBLE' CLICK HERE AN3-05 LEYLAND ATLANTEAN 'NORTHERN' (NBC) CLICK HERE CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM CORGI OOC Thursday 18 February 2010 |
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TWO
NEW KITS ANNOUNCED BY KINGSWAY MODELS
Kingsway models have announced two new kits: A
four pit docking bay with side walls and rear doors. Based on LT practice
but applicable to other fleets as well. Ramsey
Bus Station, Isle of Man. A new Kingsway card kit depicting the complete
building. Further details and photographs can be found at www.kingswaymodels.com Wednesday 17 February 2010 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM EFE I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: 17223 Leyland National Maidstone & District NBC CLICK HERE 29305 Leyland Olympian Strathclyde’s Buses CLICK HERE 34405 AEC MKV S H Pratt & Co CLICK HERE NEXT
EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE PHOTOGRAPHS
OF RECENTLY RELEASED EFE MODELS 20448
Bristol VR3
Eastern National Citybus 34302
AEC RT2
London Transport (red) 35501
ERF 4 Axle Flatbed Chain Bridge Honey Farm Friday 12 February 2010 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASE FROM CORGI OOC I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale: OM46302 RM23 (VLT23) - Route K2 Kingston Shoppers Express Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view Wednesday 10 February 2010 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
OF EFE MODELS Click on the links below to view photographs of a selection of EFE models released over the past couple of months courtesy of Ian Kirby. Many thanks Ian:
16223
Bristol LS/MW
Crosville NBC
16323DL
Bristol LS Bus Greenline 20136
Bedford OB
Lodge Coaches
23320
AEC RF
London
Transport 23402AS
Bedford TK flatbed lorry (Fremlins colours)
23605
Bedford TK Luton Box Van
Woodlands Transport Tunbridge Wells
26323
Guy Arab 2 Utility
Walsall Corporation
27314
Leyland TD1
Scout
29622
Leyland Olympian
Isle
of Man Transport
30606
AEC Renown
Tynemouth
31504
Routemaster RM
London
Transport
32206
Bristol RELH
Hants
& Dorset
34404
AEC MKV Flatbed &
trailer
Vic Hallam
35202
B.E.T 6 Bay Bus single headlights
Yorkshire Traction 35401
AEC MKV 8W Long Tipper Metropolitan Sand & Ballast
35701
B.E.T 4 Bay Bus Twin Headlights
Greenline (silver grey and green livery) 36703
Plaxton SLF Dart
Aldershot & District Sunday 7 February 2010 |
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CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale: IEBUS0004 Enviro200Dart Bus Eireann CLICK HERE UKBUS9001 Scania OmniCity Double-Decker East London Bus CLICK HERE
CONFIRMED
RELEASES FROM SUNSTAR OXFORD
DIECAST MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE Saturday 6 February 2010 |
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NEW
MODELS ANNOUNCED BY EFE 16119 Leyland PD2 Highbridge Oldham
Corporation CLICK HERE 17508 Leyland National MkII Long 1 Door
Western Scottish CLICK HERE 20643 Plaxton Pointer Dart Clydeside
CLICK HERE 22912 Bedford TK Box Van North Western
B.R.S. CLICK HERE 25809 Daimler DMS 1 Door Bournemouth
Yellow Buses CLICK HERE 26207 Guy Arab 1 Utility Bus Bristol
Tramways CLICK HERE 35801 Plaxton SLF Dart MkI 1 Door
Arriva Medway Towns CLICK HERE
- New casting with mirrors Thursday 4 February 2010 |
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PHOTOGRAPHS
OF RECENTLY RELEASED CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD MODELS Click on the links below to view photographs of the two models released earlier this week in Hong Kong: UKBUS3031
Plaxton
Mini Pointer-bodied Dennis Dart
Cardiff Bus UKBUS5025
Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 London
General Wednesday 3 February 2010 |
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NEXT
EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE EFE have today advised me that the following models are scheduled for release next week:
17223
Leyland National
Maidstone & District NBC CLICK
HERE Tuesday 2 February 2010 |
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CORGI
COLLECTORS CLUB- CLUB MODEL My copy of the Corgi Collectors Club magazine arrived today and gives details of the 2009 Club model which is now available. The model is issued with split destinations with a total quantity of 1000 pieces, 500 for each destination as follows: OM41606F Crossley DD42
Leeds City Transport OM41606S Crossley DD42
Leeds City Transport Click on the links below to
view scanned images from the Corgi Collector Club magazine of model
OM41606S: CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM
EFE (2nd posting) Monday 1 February 2010 |
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CREATIVE
MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE Plaxton Mini Pointer-bodied Dennis Dart UKBUS3031 Cardiff Bus There has been a bit of silence of its Plaxton Pointer-bodied Dennis Dart replicas in the past 10 months, but now Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) has proudly released its latest version of this casting. It is UKBUS3031, carrying Cardiff Bus brand new colours. UKBUS3031 represents fleet number 193 (CE02 UUM). Cardiff Bus fleet number 193, a Dennis Dart with Plaxton Mini Pointer body from 2002, is featured wearing the livery applied to all vehicles going through a refurbishment procedure from 2009 onwards. The new livery has revised exterior branding, whilst in the interior of the bus, all moquette has been replaced with bespoke Cardiff Bus upholstery, all internal advertising replaced with Cardiff Bus’ own messages and promotions. This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the bonded windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. The model also features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door, showing the detailed, environmentally friendly Euro 3 engine. All grab rails feature inside the replica and in their correct positions. The construction method of this replica permits realistic-looking front and rear lights – in particular the front headlamp / indicator assembly whose headlamp is transparent and indicator is translucent. The brand new Plaxton Mini Pointer-bodied Dennis Dart UKBUS3031 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS3031 model is limited to 888 pieces worldwide. Photograph1
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HERE to view New Casting UKBUS5025 Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 London General Following the great success of the launch model of the brand new Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 casting, Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of the first two door version of the casting with Transport for London specifications, UKBUS5025, carrying all-red London General colour. UKBUS5025 represents fleet number MEC34 (BD09 ZVZ). Go-Ahead London General MEC34 entered into service on 25 July 2009, the day these 12m rigid Mercedes-Benz Citaros replaced 18m articulated Citaros on London route 507 (CMN model UKBUS5103), one of the two former Red Arrow routes. This is one of 49 Mercedes-Benz Citaro 12m rigids ordered for the two routes – the Red Arrow name has been dropped after 43 years. UKBUS5025 features all Transport for London specifications on board, including the bum perches on each side in the front half and few seats, and seating to the rear of the centre door. The Mercedes-Benz Citaro EURO5 UKBUS5025 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. The model has an 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 UKBUS5025 model is limited to 1100 pieces worldwide. Photograph1
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HERE to view Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) ------The World’s Miniature Bus Co. Monday 1 February 2010 |
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