29308 Leyland Olympian - Wilts & Dorset
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

35704 RC Class Coach - Greenline
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Monday 30 January 2012

NEXT CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE:
The following Corgi OOC models are scheduled for release week commencing 20th February 2012:
OM43916A Utility Bus Provincial Destination - Gosport Ferry - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
OM43916B Utility Bus Provincial Destination - Fareham West End - 500 pieces
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Friday 27th January 2012

B003 Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant II (Coach Door  - No Destination) Ulsterbus Tours
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Wednesday 25 January 2012

Tuesday 24 January 2012

1:76th scale

76AK015 Austin K8 - Midland Red Q2/2012 RRP £4.95
76OWB005 Bedford OWB - Merthyr Tydfil Q3/2012 RRP £12.95

1:148th scale

NPE003 Plaxton Elite - Jones Login due Q2/2012 RRP £6.95

Release update:
Oxford have further advised that the first of the following models are now scheduled for release:
1:76th scale Bedford OWB - due February 2012
1:148th scale Plaxton Elite - due March 2012
1:148th scale Birmingham Sunsaloon Coach - due March 2012

CONFIRMED RELEASE FROM BT-MODELS
Many thanks to Peter at Yardley Wood for advising that the following model has now been released:
B003 Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant II (Coach Door  - No Destination) Ulsterbus Tours CLICK HERE

Monday 23 January 2012

CLICK HERE to view the Gallery page showing 22 external and internal photographs of the bus

BT-MODELS TWO RECENTLY RELEASED MODELS - PHOTOGRAPHS
Click on the links below to view photographs of two recently released models courtesy of www.ehattons.com

B002 AEC Reliance/Duple Dominant II (Bus Door & Destination) Green Line
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
B005 Duple Dominant II Coach Lothian Coaches
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Saturday 21 January 2012

"The owner and manager of the rmweb forum has published an apology from Dennis Lovett, the Public Relations Manager of Bachmann Europe, who admits that the recently-released model buses are to the wrong (non-British) N scale. He says that through an error in translation, the subcontractors have produced them at 2mm (fine) scale, or a ratio of 1:152 instead of 1:144, the standard British N scale. However, those rmweb members who have measured them think that they are much closer to 1:160, or the Japanese/US version of N scale.

As yet, apart from admitting the error and apologising, Dennis Lovett has not yet made any comment as to what Bachmann/Graham Farish will do about these incorrect models, nor about their intentions for the as-yet unreleased (hopefully untooled) models!  (The Harrington Cavalier, Bristol VR and RELH and Leyland National tools have all been used, all wrong scale.)"

Thursday 19 January 2012

They further advised that the Greenline RC class will be following shortly.

Wednesday 18 January 2012

B002 AEC Reliance/Duple Dominant II (Bus Door & Destination) Green Line CLICK HERE
B005 Duple Dominant II Coach Lothian Coaches CLICK HERE

Tuesday 17 January 2012

16534 Leyland MCW Atlantean Northern General CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 1894
Registration number: 894 EUP
Route: 6
Destination: South Shields
Anticipated release date: March
RRP: £29.00

20011 Leyland PD 2 Orion Tynemouth CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 230
Registration number: AFT 930
Route: 1A
Destination: Whitley Bay
Anticipated release date: March
RRP: £29.00

20137 Bedford OB Coach Southern Vectis CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 221
Registration number: GDL 796
Route: 24
Destination: Sandown
Anticipated release date: February
RRP: £29.00

29506 Plaxton Panorama Southern National CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 2421
Registration number: USV 823
Route: X94
Destination: Bridgwater
Anticipated release date: March
RRP: £29.00

29507 Plaxton Panorama Black & White CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 334
Registration number: ADG 334K
Route: -
Destination: Llandudno
Anticipated release date: March
RRP £29.00

38501 Open Top RM Routemaster East Yorkshire New Variation CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 812
Registration number: ALM 65B
Route: -
Destination:-
Anticipated release date: February
RRP: £29.00

CONFIRMED RELEASE OXFORD DIECAST MODELS
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
RM110 AEC Routemaster Black Prince CLICK HERE
NRF006 AEC RF London Transport CLICK HERE
NRM013 Routemaster - Bow Centenary CLICK HERE

Monday 16 January 2012

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LTD - NEWS RELEASE
The following news release has been received from CMNL:

CMNL Situation Update

Due to the unexpected closure of the manufacturing business of our majority partner, Creative Master Limited, the production schedule of CMNL is being affected seriously. Although CMNL was trading profitably at the time, the failure of CML has impacted upon CMNL's ability to use production facilities.

In the meantime CMNL will be actively seeking out other alternative manufacturers. CMNL is independently owned and hopefully the matter will be resolved in the near future. CMNL will release more information in due course, as soon as anything further is known.

Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL)

The World’s Miniature Bus Co.

BT MODELS B004 DUPLE DOMINANT BRIGHTON & HOVE
Click on the links below to view photographs of this recently released model
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

OXFORD DIECAST NTR006 TRAM CARDIFF
Click on the links below to view photographs of this recently released model
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view

Saturday 14 January 2012

Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE

Note: I do not profess to be an expert on measurements, conversions between metric and imperial or the size of the actual real buses involved. The figures are accurate to the best of my ability etc but are only an approximate guideline.

Armed with a ruler and calculator I carried out some measurements and calculations of the dimensions of the Lodekka. I based the conversion on the UK N Gauge of 1:148:

Length = 5.58cm @ 1:148 is equivalent to 858.4cm
Width = 1.5cm @ 1:148 is equivalent to  222cm
Height = 2.5cm @ 1:148 is equivalent to 370cm

Wikipedia quotes the measurements of the Lodekka as:
Length 30 feet equivalent to 914.4cm
Width 8 feet equivalent to 243.8cm
Height 13 feet 6 inches equivalent to 411.5cm

Difference in size between real bus and scaled up model @ 1:148 scale:
Model if scaled up would be:
Length 56cm short equivalent to 22 inches short
Width 21.8cm narrow equivalent to 8.6 inches narrow
Height 41.5cm short equivalent to 16.3 inches short.

Wikipedia states that N Gauge can vary between 1:148 and 1:160 and mentions an American N Gauge of 1:160. When this scale is applied the differences would be as follows:

Difference in size between real bus and scaled up model @ 1:160 scale:
Model if scaled up would be:
Length 928cm  = 13.6cm  long
Width 240cm = 3.8cm narrow
Height 400cm = 11.5cm short.

From my approximate calculations it appears that the Lodekka model is more or less 1:160 scale hence the noticeable differences in dimensions between the two models in the photos. 

For info, I checked the dimensions of the Oxford RT and found it to be within 3 inches difference on all dimensions when scaled up at 1:148 scale

I hope the above is of interest, a bit of fun nothing more. Can anyone tell me whether any of the other models released by Graham Farish appear to be 1:148 scale or are they all nearer to 1:160

Foot note: Since publishing this article Brian has contacted me again having seen my photographs and advised that his Bristol VR looks to be similar in size to my Lodekka.

Friday 13th January 2012

CREATIVE MASTER NORTHCORD LIMITED
Many thanks to Peter at Yardley Wood and Neil at Time Tunnel Models for forwarding the below news release to me which has been sent out today by john Ayrey to their customers:

MANUFACTURING DIFFICULTIES

We have just been informed by Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) that their manufacturing and majority partner Creative Master Limited (CML) has been declared bankrupt.

CMNL is still trading profitably, but the loss of manufacturing facilities will further impact on production delays

Hopefully the matter will be resolved in the near future. CMNL will release more information in due course, as soon as anything further is known.

GRAHAM FARISH N GAUGE BRISTOL LODEKKA EASTERN NATIONAL - PHOTOGRAPHS
Click on the links below to view photographs of a recently released Graham Farish N gauge model:
379-591 Bristol Lodekka Eastern National (Note packaging is labelled Bristol Lodekka Northern)
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE to view

Thursday 12 January 2012

23321 AEC RF Coach Greenline B.E.A.
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE

ATLAS EDITIONS PLAXTON PANORAMA - HANTS & DORSET
Further to my news of last evening click on the links below to view photographs of my model:
ATLAS022 4655522 Plaxton Panorama Hants & Dorset 
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Wednesday 11 January 2012

BT MODELS - DOMINANT NATIONAL TRAVEL EAST - PHOTOGRAPHS
Click on the links below to view photographs of the production version of the first BT Models release. Model courtesy of Yardley Wood Bus Club:

B001 Leyland Leopard/Duple Dominant II (Coach door & Destination) – National Travel East
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE
Photograph 4 CLICK HERE
Photograph 5 CLICK HERE
Photograph 6 CLICK HERE

OXFORD DIECAST MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
The following models are scheduled for release week commencing 15th January 2012
RM110 AEC Routemaster Black Prince CLICK HERE
NRF006 AEC RF London Transport CLICK HERE
NRM013 Routemaster - Bow Centenary CLICK HERE

Tuesday 10th January 2012

This week (commencing Monday 9 January 2012)
Click on the links below to view photographs of the production version of these two models:

16012 Leyland PD2 East Yorkshire
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

23321 AEC RF Coach Greenline B.E.A.
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Week commencing 23rd January 2012

13601 AEC Ergo 3 Axle Elliptical Tanker Express Dairy CLICK HERE

15807 Leyland PD1 Scottish Motor Traction CLICK HERE

29011 G.M. Fleetline Strathtay CLICK HERE

OXFORD DIECAST MODEL SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
The following model is scheduled for release this week (commencing Monday 9 January 2012)

SP016 Washington Bus Open Top CLICK HERE

Monday 9th January 2012

As from January 2012 Corgi will have a new brand image in the form of a new logo and packaging design.

In 2012 the Corgi brand turns 56 years old and 2012 will be a monumental year for the Corgi brand. Firstly there are two major national events that Corgi is involved with the London 2012 Olympics and Her Majesty the Queens Diamond Jubilee. Secondly much work has been happening behind the scenes to grow the brand with new categories and ranges of products which will be announced shortly. To launch this new era of Corgi - one of Britain’s most loved toy collectables brands, from January 2012 Corgi’s brand image has been refreshed in the form of a new logo and packaging design.

Why?
Corgi is an established brand in the die-cast industry and in all of its product categories but as we move forward and grow the brand we need to have a consistent image across all our products and literature to enhance brand recognition and uniformity.

What will change?
The logo has been modified whilst keeping the historic Corgi Dog image. Secondly all non-licensed product will have new packaging ensuring uniformity across all collectable and toy ranges, and whilst making these changes we have improved not only the look but made the packaging more informative.

When will this happen?
The new packaging will be used on products released from April 2012 onwards and later in Spring new point of sale materials will be available in keeping with the new look. Please also note that sub-brand logos have had some minor changes.

To view the new Corgi logo CLICK HERE
To view a sample of the new OOC Packaging CLICK HERE Please note the model is for demonstration only and does not represent a future release
To view the OOC logo CLICK HERE

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE
Corgi have advised that there are NO OOC models scheduled for release between now and week commencing 13th February 2012

Friday 6 January 2012

OM46210 Scania Irizar PB Brighton and Hove
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 502
Registration number: HF08 UHT
Route number: -
Destination: -
Due date: Apr-12

OM41413A Daimler Roe - Tyne & Wear PTE
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: n/k
Registration number: FCU 829
Route number: 30
Destination: Cleadon
Due date: Jun-12

OM41413B Daimler Roe - Tyne & Wear PTE
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: n/k
Registration number: FCU 829
Route number: 11
Destination: Marsden
Due date: Jun-12

OM41608A Crossley DD42 - Luton Corporation Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 92
Registration number: EBM 92
Route number: 1
Destination: Seymor Avenue, Park Square, Dunstable Road
Due date: May-12

OM41608B Crossley DD42 - Luton Corporation Transport
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 92
Registration number: EBM 92
Route number: 4
Destination: Park Square Dunstable Road
Due date: May-12

OM46403A Caetano Levante - National Express
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: n/k
Registration number: FJ10 EZT
Route number: 450
Destination: Mansfield via Nottingham
Due date: Apr-12

OM46403B Caetano Levante - National Express
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: n/k
Registration number: FJ10 EZT
Route number: 450
Destination: London via Nottingham
Due date: Apr-12

OM46016A Wright Eclipse Urban - McGills Glasgow
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 220
Registration number: RX06 WPP
Route number: 38
Destination: Glasgow
Due date: Jun-12

OM46016B Wright Eclipse Urban - McGills Glasgow
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 220
Registration number: RX06 WPP
Route number: 38
Destination: Paisley
Due date: Jun-12

OM49904 3 Piece London Transport Bus Set 'Then and Now' - Trolley Bus, Routemaster and New Bus for London

Trolleybus
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: 1817
Registration number: HYM 817
Route number: 605
Destination: Teddington
Due date: Apr-12

Routemaster
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number: RM1039
Registration number: 39 CLT
Route number: 16
Destination:   Victoria
Due date: Apr-12

New Bus For London
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
Fleet number:  MN0123
Registration number: BU12 HHJ
Route number: 23
Destination: Liverpool Street
Due date: Apr-12

CC82321 Diamond Jubilee Routemaster Bus 1:64th scale
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Fleet number:  -
Registration number: -
Route number: 60
Destination: 1952-2012
Due date: Apr-12

2nd posting Tuesday 3rd January 2012

OM41413A/B Daimler Roe Tyne & Wear PTE, dual destination CLICK HERE

OM41608A/B  Crossley DD42, Luton Corporation Transport, dual destination CLICK HERE

OM46016A/B Wright Eclipse Urban, McGill's Glasgow, dual destination CLICK HERE

OM46210 Scania Irizar PB Brighton and Hove CLICK HERE

OM46403A/B Caetano Levante National Express, dual destination CLICK HERE

OM49904 3 Piece London Transport Bus Set 'Then and Now', TrolleyBus, RM and New Bus for London (NBfL) CLICK HERE

CC82321 Diamond Jubilee Routemaster Bus CLICK HERE

Tuesday 3 January 2012

January 2012 - News

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