CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LIMITED NEWS RELEASE
The below press release has been received this morning from CMNL:

New Casting : UKPLUS range

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the launch of the new UKPLUS range.

Items of street furniture are all around us but can be almost invisible as we proceed with our daily lives. They have become so much part of our lives that they go un-noticed until our street lamp does not work, or until we are faced with the need to use something alien to our local environment such as the first time we need to use on-street ticketing machines. Yet, to modellers who make dioramas or railway layouts, they have always been such an integral part of the general scene that they are easily noticeable by their absence.

The UKPLUS range is a new range of “Street Furniture” that will include items associated primarily with bus operators and bus operation. It is anticipated that the items included within each pack will vary in type and in number of individual parts included.

Just as the level of detailing on model buses has been improved over the years, so the expectation that these models should be displayed on a realistic display area, if required, has also increased and the UKPLUS range will offer such opportunities.

The items, if demounted from the plinth, can be used to add detail to a transport display area, whether a railway dominated or bus dominated display, and the UKPLUS items will offer a realistic touch.

Over time it is planned that items will be added to the range from across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Sometimes, the UKPLUS items will mirror routes that have featured on models within the ukbus range of collectible model buses produced by Creative Master Northcord in the past or in the future, but this will NOT necessarily always be the case.

In the case of the launch item, UKPLUS1001, it features 4 items of street furniture from bus stop “PE”, which is Green Park Station in London. The items are : bus stop pole and flag, off-bus ticket machine, bus shelter and bench seat. The routes served by the bus stop do not, as yet, feature on any of CMNL’s London bus models.

This UKPLUS 1001 item has been officially licensed by Transport for London for CMNL.

The launch UKPLUS 1001 is a Collector Item and can be displayed as a standalone item. The individual parts are glued to a plinth and displayed within a plastic display case, with card outer. Should collectors wish to demount these items, the card covering the base of the plinth should be removed and, perhaps using a small screwdriver being rotated at the base of each of the plastic lugs to loosen the small amount of glue, the items should then CAREFULLY be pushed free. Creative Master Northcord Limited takes no responsibility for damage caused to individual items should they be removed from their base unit.

The UKPLUS 1001 model detailing item is a limited, uncertificated production for worldwide distribution. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnbycar.com (P.R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively.

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Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Thursday 31 January 2008

2921 : 1946 RT10 - FXT 185 (2RT2)
2922 : 1955 RT36 - FXT 211 (2RT2)
2923 : 1947 RT402 - HLX219 (RT3)

Published below is an extract from the new 2008 catalogue giving details of the vehicles in question, also included are details of previously announced models not yet released:

Sun Star continues its innovative series of authentic 1:24 scale buses .

As promised last year, we are now starting to trace the history of one of the most famous and popular London double-deckers, the RT. Our first RT model was RT113, a 1939 2RT2 model in war-time livery. Our series continues with three new models.  RT10, one of the original 150 2RT2’s, is modelled as it was in 1946 in the post-war red and cream livery. RT36, one of the last 2RT2’s in passenger operation, will be replicated as it was in 1955, in the green and cream livery of the Country Area, whilst RT402 is our first 3RT3 model with the revised cab, 4 ventilation louvers, single front roofbox and revised destination blind boxes.

Our Bedford OB coach series will feature two early 1949 coaches. Our exciting new model of Southdown Motor Services Fleet Number 70 is bound to be a big success, not only because of the popularity of this operator, but also because it will be the first ever authentic model in any scale of one of the two Bedford OB’s operated by Southdown by truly replicating in the finest detail all the features of this early 1949 vehicle without any concession due to compromises made in tooling design. Our model of Royal Blue Fleet Number 580 also shows the advantage of avoiding the use of generic tooling by reproducing all the minutes details of the original vehicle. Finally, our replica of Southern National Fleet Number 1340 is the first example of the late 1949 Bedford OB with its revised front and rear bumpers, rear indicators and luggage doors.

Finally, Sun Star bids its own farewell to the iconic Routemaster with the final model in its Routemaster series, RM2217 - CUV 217C : The Last Routemaster.

All Sun Star 1:24 scale bus models are strictly limited editions with numbered certificates.

2921 : RT10  FXT185
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RT10 entered service in May 1940 at the Chelverton Road garage and was then transferred in December 1940 to Putney. We have modelled RT10 as it was in 1946, having been painted in the new red and cream livery which was almost exactly the same as the original RT1 prototype and which would be adopted as the standard livery for STL’s and new and over-hauled RT’s for the next four years. By this time, an off-side headlight had been incorporated into the body below the driver’s window.

2922 : RT36  FXT211
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The last of the pre-war 2RT2’s were withdrawn from passenger service on May 31st 1955. Most of them stayed with London Transport as driver training or staff transport vehicles. However, on Country Bus Route 327, which was operated out of Hertford garage, there was a bridge at Broxbourne  which had a weight-carrying restriction which would not allow a standard post-war RT3 with a full load of passengers to cross over it. In the absence of any suitable STL’s,RT36 was one of only seven 2RT2’s to be re-painted in the green and cream livery of the Country Area and to re-enter passenger service on June 1st 1955 , where it stayed until August 31st 1957 before final withdrawal when the bridge had been strengthened. Our model replicates RT36 during its operation on 327.

2923 : RT402  HLX219
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In 1947, manufacture of the first post-war RT’s started and on Saturday May 10th of that year, RT402 was the first of them to enter service, operating out of the Leyton garage on Route 10. This Weymann-bodied vehicle is a 3RT3 and incorporates all the characteristics this body. Externally, the cab windows were revised and the ventilation louvres were reduced in number. Furthermore, the rear off-side body panel in front of the rear wheel arch no longer curved inwards. In terms of Route information, a Route number plate was added to the front near-side pillar and one above the front near-side window was removed, the front destination blind box was re-located below the Via box and the rear roofbox has been omitted.  Internally, the fare chart moved to the off-side bulkhead, just above the off-side longitudinal bench seat, and a bell cord was added.

5007 : 1949 Bedford OB Duple Vista – Southdown Motor Services Ltd #70 : JCD370
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JCD370 was one of two Bedford OB’s delivered new to Southdown Motor Services in the spring of 1949. As with all early 1949 OB’s, the characteristic chrome “flash” along the sides had been re-introduced after the austerity of the 1948 models, as were the chrome over-riders on the front bumpers. At the rear, the luggage compartment had a T-key lock, the operator’s panel beneath the rear window was cream and the rear bumper was the early thin type since the deeper bumper with the Bedford-Duple wording was only introduced later that year.

5008 : 1949 Bedford OB Duple Vista  - Royal Blue #580 : HOD120
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Royal Blue was the brand for the coaches operated by Southern and Western National. Originally, all vehicles were operated by the owning companies in their cream and green liveries before being repainted in the Royal Blue colours. HOD120 was an early 1949 vehicle, operated by Southern National and based at Swanage in Dorset, Although as Fleet Number 580 it was numerically Royal Blue’s first Bedford OB, it was not actually repainted and transferred until May 1955, the first Royal Blue OB’s having been 587 and 590 which had been repainted in June 1953. At the same time as the change in livery, the seating configuration was also changed, from 29 seats to 27, although the seat moquette remained unchanged from the original Southern National material.

5009 : 1949 Bedford OB Duple Vista -  Southern National #1430 : LTA906
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LTA906 is a late 1949 OB with the deeper rear bumper in the center of which is the Bedford Duple logo. Also at the rear, LTA906 has the revised “flashing arrow” indicators and the central chrome handle on the luggage compartment, which replaced the earlier T-key lock. At the front, it has the simpler bumper where the chromed over-riders have been replaced with chromed decorative strips.

2914 : RM2217 - CUV 217C : The Last Routemaster
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On December 9th 2005, the Routemaster finally disappeared from regular service in London, after more than 50 years of active service. Although several vehicles were in service that day, the officially designated “last” Routemaster was RM2217 which operated on Route 159 between Streatham and Marble Arch. Sun Star model 2914 replicates RM2217 exactly as it ran its last journey. A limited number of Routemasters continues to operate on so-called Heritage Routes as can be seen from the advertisements on RM2217.

2nd Posting Tuesday 29 January 2008

EFE SUBSCRIBER NEWSLETTER
The 1st mailing of 2008 arrived this morning. Mr Joyce announced that during 2008 (the 20th anniversary of EFE) some specially reworked models will be offered at very low prices to subscribers only. Details will be announced in due course.

Two new models were announced:
98002 1:24 MCW Metrobus Metroline (AC Willesden)
34701 AEC MKV 8 Wheel Tanker Southdown NBC

Subscriber offer models:
It was announced that the two Australian Trams first seen on display sometime ago at Showbus would be offered to Subscribers, an order form was included with the mailing:
AT1001 W6 Melbourne Tramcar
Carriage number: 873
Route: 1
Destination: East Coborg

AT1002 W6 Melbourne Tramcar
Carriage number: 1020
Route: 35
Destination: City circle.

Tuesday 29th January 2008

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM
I can confirm that all four Britbus commissioned models have now been released. See my Britbus Leyland Atlantean AN68 listing for details.

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM SUNSTAR
I can confirm the the following model has now reached the shops and is on sale:
H2920 AEC Regent III London Transport.
Can anyone please confirm full details for the model i.e. fleet number, registration number, Route number, Destination and quantity CLICK HERE to email me if you can assist

Sunday 27 January 2008

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE

UKBUS6014 Alexander Dennis Enviro400

Travel West Midlands

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 UKBUS6014. Probably it will be one of the more significant models in its well known range of Enviro 400 castings in 2008  because the added value to the bus model collector will be that the replica is carrying the previous version of standard Travel West Midlands livery that has now been replaced already with the two-colour scheme.

UKBUS6014 represents fleet number 4718 (BU07 LGO).

Travel West Midlands, part of the National Express Group, is now operating Alexander Dennis Enviro400 vehicles on the 107 bus service. The 107, operated by the company’s Perry Barr depot, runs from Birmingham city centre to Sutton Coldfield via the Newtown and Perry Barr areas of Birmingham. These innovative, low floor, easy access vehicles, introduced in September 2007, are helping Travel West Midlands to make travel simpler for their customers.

UKBUS6014 is carrying the previous Travel West Midlands standard colour in which it was delivered new in the year 2007. Travel West Midlands has just begun to apply another standard livery for their bus fleet as the National Express Group is establishing a new identity across its entire range of public-carrying enterprises – whether it is the inter-city National Express coaches, local bus service fleets or to the locomotives and coaches on its railway services – including the recently won East-Coast Main Line network.

Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior of both saloons. The features inside the compartments represent the really outstanding layout of the bus, including the extensive portrayal of handrails on both upper and lower decks and replicating the additional monitors in both saloons. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.

The brand new Enviro400 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS6014 model is limited to 1700 pieces worldwide.

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

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOGRAPHS OF UKBUS6014
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Photograph 1
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Photograph 2
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Photograph 3
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CORGI OOC MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Corgi have advised that the following model is scheduled for release week commencing 4th February 2008
OM46007 Wright Eclipse Urban (Rossendale Transport 50th Anniversary) CLICK HERE

SUNSTAR MODEL DUE FOR RELEASE IMMINENTLY
Many thanks to Time Tunnel Models for letting me know that their wholesaler has advised they now have stock of the long awaited RT model H2920 AEC Regent III London Transport. It is likely the models will reach the shops this weekend or very early next week. I have also been advised this evening that one of these models has now appeared on EBay although I have not seen the listing myself.

Friday 25 January 2007

CORGI UNRELEASED MODELS LAST NIGHTS NEWS
It appears that the photographs I published yesterday may be the subject of copyright and I have therefore removed them from the site.

Tuesday 22 January 2008

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK
The below models are scheduled for release week commencing 28th January:
OM42518 East Lancs Myllennium London United CLICK HERE
(Linited to 1500 pieces)
OM49902 Fishwick Set (Van Hool T9/Plaxton Panorama)
Model A CLICK HERE
Model B CLICK HERE
(Limited to 1380 pieces)

CORGI CLASSICS MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK
The below model is scheduled for release week commencing 28th January:
CC26101 AEC RT London Transport CLICK HERE (limited to 2400 pieces)

CORGI OOC UNRELEASED MODELS ON EBAY
Many thanks to Matt Hill for sending me the below photographs which I thought might be of interest. Matt tells me he purchased the models on EBay from a vendor in China before Christmas. None of these models have yet been released although one is now scheduled for release next week. I am not aware of how these models came to appear on EBay so long before their official release date. Also I do not know the status of the models e.g. whether they are pre-production samples, production versions or production rejects etc.

OM41218 Wright Arriva
OM42518 East Lancs Myllennium London United/Transdev
OM45119 Metrobus Dublin

Monday 21 January 2008

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received this morning from CMNL:

UKBUS8006 Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart

Metroline

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of UKBUS8006, Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart, the third London-liveried replica on the new casting of this distinctive modern single-decker in the United Kingdom.

UKBUS8006 represents fleet number DES 801 (LK07 ELJ), running on service  E6 bound for Greenford Station.

DES 801 is one of a batch 12 8.9metre Alexander Dennis Enviro200Darts delivered to Matroline in the summer of 2007. These were the first of the type to enter service in the Metroline fleet.

Metroline is part of the Singapore based ComfortDelgro group and operates nearly 1200 buses in North, North West, West and Central London employing nearly 4000 staff.

DES 801 is based at West Perivale garage and operates on the busy West London Route E6 between Greenford Station and Hayes (Bulls Bridge).

The Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart UKBUS8006 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted, gasket windows and the livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. 

Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior in the replica. These features inside the compartment represent the really outstanding layout of the Enviro200Dart, such as the additional seats on the wheel arch on the offside, and extensive portrayal of handrails in the compartment.  The engine room door at the back can be opened and there is a replica of the environmental-friendly engine inside it.

The brand new Enviro200Dart 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 UKBUS8006 model is limited to 1800 pieces worldwide.

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

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOGRAPHS OF UKBUS8006
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Photograph 1
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Photograph 2
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Photograph 3
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Photograph 4
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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:
UKBUS1036 Dennis Trident ALX400 Stagecoach in Oxford CLICK HERE
UKBUS8004 Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart Travel London CLICK HERE

Friday 18 January 2008

PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOME RECENTLY RELEASED EFE MODELS
Click on the links to view photographs of some recently released EFE models:
19709 AEC Regent V Orion Merseyside PET
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
29616 Leyland Olympian Chester City
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
33701 ERF 2XL Box Van Gestetner
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Thursday 17 January 2008

Wednesday 16 January 2008

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM LT MUSEUM
I can confirm that the following Britbus model has now been released and is on sale:
AN2-001 Leyland Atlantean London Country
Many thanks to Peter O'Brien for advising me his model had arrived today in the post. Has anybody received any of the other models? Thanks also to everyone who has written to advise me that their banks accounts etc had been debited by the Museum. I spoke with the LT Museum late last week and they advised that the models would all be posted within the next two weeks.

CORGI RELEASE UPDATE
Corgi wrote today to advise that there is still no release date in respect of OM49902 Fishwick Set (Van Hool T9/Plaxton Panorama) as reported on 4th January. They hope to be able to give further information later this week.

Tuesday 15 January 2008

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM BRITBUS
I can confirm that the following model has now been released and is on sale:
LLB-01 Leyland Lowlander Southend on Sea CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
UKBUS6011 Alexander Enviro 400 Stagecoach East Kent CLICK HERE
UKBUS8003 Alexander Dennis Enviro200Dart Stagecoach in Hampshire CLICK HERE

CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
19709 AEC Regent V Orion Merseyside PET CLICK HERE
29616 Leyland Olympian Chester City CLICK HERE
33701 ERF 2XL Box Van Gestetner CLICK HERE

Saturday 12 January 2008

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

UKBUS1038 TransBus ALX400-bodied Trident

Stagecoach in Cheltenham & District

CMNL is proud to release another brand new livery on its well-known casting – the TransBus ALX400-bodied Trident. This is UKBUS1038 carrying University of Gloucestershire allover livery.

This model represents Stagecoach in Cheltenham 17728 (MK02 EGX). This is the second Stagecoach in Cheltenham & District TransBus ALX400-bodied Trident model with University of Gloucestershire livery that CMNL produced. The previous one is UKBUS1022 with unimotion colours and featured sister bus 17729 ((MK02 EGY).

The first fully branded Trident double-decker entered into service in the academic year 2002/3 for the University of Gloucestershire. These buses had briefly operated on special services for the Commonwealth Games in Manchester. In 2006, an opportunity was taken to revise the livery applied to these buses used on service U, to that depicted on this model 17728, a bus operated by the Cheltenham depot of Stagecoach West.

The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door and engine detail 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.

It will be a good opportunity to make a twin University of Gloucestershire bus model set with UKBUS1038 and UKBUS1022 representing the common street scene in Cheltenham.

The brand new UKBUS1038 model is based on a Limited Edition of 1100 pieces produced. They 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.

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

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Thursday 10 January 2008

14405 Leyland National MkI Short
GREY GREEN
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20637 Plaxton Pointer Dart
WEST COAST MOTORS
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26621 Plaxton Paramount 3500
FIRST SOUTHERN NATIONAL
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34401 AEC MkV 4 Axle Flatbed and Drag
ALAN FIRMIN
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CORGI OOC MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE THIS WEEK DELAYED
Corgi have advised that the model scheduled for release this week (OM49902 Fishwick Set) has been delayed at the docks and will not now be released this week as planned. A new release date will be advised in due course.

2nd Posting Wednesday 9 January 2008

14405 Leyland National MkI Short
GREY GREEN
Fleet number: 806
Registration number: NPK 229R
Route number: 151
Destination: Chatham and Halling
Anticipated release date: March 2008

20637 Plaxton Pointer Dart
WEST COAST MOTORS
Fleet number: -
Registration number: J60 WCM
Route number: 403
Destination: Oban Supermarkets and Hospital
Anticipated release date: February 2008

26621 Plaxton Paramount 3500
FIRST SOUTHERN NATIONAL
Fleet number: 8015
Registration number: RIL 1069
Route number: X96
Destination: Taunton
Anticipated release date: March 2008

34401 AEC MkV 4 Axle Flatbed and Drag
ALAN FIRMIN
Fleet number:-
Registration number: AF 105
Route number: -
Destination: -
Anticipated release date: February 2008

Wednesday 9 January 2008

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

UKBUS6012 Alexander Dennis Enviro400

Stagecoach “Bus of Britain”

Creative Master Northcord Limited is pleased to announce the release of Alexander Dennis Enviro400 UKBUS6012, the fifth version of Stagecoach livery on the re-tooled casting of this distinctive modern double-decker in the United Kingdom. Probably UKBUS6012 will be one of the most important models in 2008. The replica is carrying the standard Stagecoach livery but with very special advertising on the bus.

UKBUS6012 represents fleet number 19152 (NK07 HBN).

Stagecoach in Newcastle (Busways Travel Services) 19152 is one of a batch (19141 – 19163) that was delivered to Newcastle in 2007 to replace a similar batch of Enviro400s delivered the previous year.

The 2007 buses brought the benefits of Euro IV engines to the local environment through improved emissions quality and to the operator through more fuel efficiency over the 2006 buses that were to Euro III specification.

Bus 19152 carries “Stagecoach – Bus of Britain” adverts on each side and a prominent Stagecoach fleetname in the lower rear advert position.

Creative Master Northcord is creating new design standards in the layout of the interior of both saloons. The features inside the compartments represent the really outstanding layout of the bus, including the extensive portrayal of handrails on both upper and lower decks. The headlights at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.

CMNL’s Enviro400 model UKBUS6012 has additional features to Stagecoach ‘Provincial’ specification, including redesigned windows at the driving cab, an additional rear-facing seat at the rear of the upper-deck and redesigned rear dome incorporating a representation of the opening emergency window but lacking the indent for additional upper-saloon ventilation equipment found on other Enviro400s.

The brand new Enviro400 bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS6012 model is limited to 1200 pieces worldwide.

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

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Tuesday 8 January 2008

2nd posting 7 January 2008

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD - PRESS RELEASE
The below press release has been received from CMNL this morning:

UKBUS7010 Scania OmniCity

uni-link Southampton

Creative Master Northcord Limited is releasing the tenth replica on its popular Scania OmniCity model tooling. It is UKBUS7010 in Unilink Southampton livery.

UKBUS7010 represents fleet number 37 (YN06 CGO).

The Scania OmniCity is fleet number 37 in the modern fleet of Unilink buses. The vehicle entered service in April 2006. The bus is fitted with 2 doors which is the preferred Unilink specification, together with a large standing area favoured by students.

The vehicle was chosen as a high capacity single-deck and is mainly with double-deck buses on the main U1 service linking Southampton Docks, City Centre, Airport and University. An unusual vehicle on the streets of Southampton, it is expected that more of this type will join the fleet.

Unilink is operated by Enterprise Accord who works in partnership with the University of Southampton and provides bus services for the University and general public on scheduled local bus services.

The Scania OmniCity UKBUS7010 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.

Key features of the UKBUS7000 series, exemplified on UKBUS7010, include two doors, an extensive portrayal of handrails and the headlight / indicator units at the front made of individual, translucent components to look more realistic.

Collectors could make a fleet of Unilink replicas made by CMNL. Together with the previous UKBUS5013 Mercedes-Benz Citaro model, UKBUS7010 is the second batch of replicas showcasing Unilink colours.

The brand new Scania OmniCity bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphics (Australia), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), cnmycar.com (P. R. of China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS7010 model is limited to 1100 pieces worldwide.

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

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

------The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

Monday 7 January 2008

Photograph 1
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Photograph 2
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Photograph 3
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Many thanks to William for sending me the photographs. Can anybody assist me by sending me high resolution photographs of the Stagecoach Devon – Culm Valley Connect UKBUS0018 model released in September 2007 CLICK HERE to email me?

Sunday 6 January 2008

CORGI OOC MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK
A reminder that the following model is scheduled for release next week and will be limited to 1380 pieces:
OM49902 Fishwick Set (Van Hool T9/Plaxton Panorama)
Model A CLICK HERE
Model B CLICK HERE

EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE NEXT WEEK
Many thanks to A's Models of Bolton for advising me that the following models are scheduled for release next week:
19709 AEC Regent V Orion Merseyside PET CLICK HERE
29616 Leyland Olympian Chester City CLICK HERE
33701 ERF 2XL Box Van Gestetner CLICK HERE

Friday 4 January 2008

LH-03 Bristol LH/ECW - London Transport CLICK HERE
LHW-02 Bristol LHW/ECW - United Automobile NBC CLICK HERE
LHW-03 Bristol LHW/ECW - Tees CLICK HERE
LLB-01 Leyland Lowlander Southend Transport CLICK HERE
LLB-02 Albion Lowlander - Northern SMT CLICK HERE

Thursday 3 January 2008

January 2008 - News

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