CONFIRMED RELEASES FROM EFE
I can confirm that the following models have now been released and are on sale:
20441 Bristol VRIII East Kent NBC CLICK HERE
20636 Plaxton Pointer Dart Southern Vectis CLICK HERE

NEWS FROM THE LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM
I am grateful to Peter Edgar for advising me that the Museum's Friends Newsletter carries news that Britbus are to release a model of a Bristol ECW LH,7ft6in wide version as operated by LT. I have not received any confirmation from Britbus at this time.

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 6 AUGUST 2007
Corgi have advised that the following models are scheduled for release:
OM46102 Plaxton Panther - National Express CLICK HERE
OM46105 Plaxton Panther - Plaxton 100 Years CLICK HERE

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 6 AUGUST 2007
Corgi have advised that the following models are scheduled for release:
OM41408 AEC/Roe - Samuel Ledgard CLICK HERE

STAFF HOLIDAYS
Due to staff holidays, the office will now be closed for two weeks and will reopen Monday 13 August 2007. Please continue to send items of news and photographs etc., in the mean time.

I have received a high volume of emails this past week or so and these will now be dealt with after holidays, unfortunately it has not been possible to get through them all.

Saturday 28 July 2007

YARDLEY WOOD BUS CLUB

A message from the Yardley Wood Bus Club, due to decisions beyond our control we are at the moment unable to attend bus shows & rallies outside the “Midlands” area.

We apologise to all our friends and customers who were looking forward to meeting us at events across the UK during this summer.

However there is some good news, firstly our own bus (Birmingham City Transport Marshall Body single-deck Daimler Fleetline Reg. BON 472C, Fleet No. 3472) should be on the road soon, and we hope to launch it at “SHOWBUS 2007” in September.

Secondly we are having our own web site, which should be up, and running in early August, so all of you who are missing us and require models at the usual discount prices can order them at www.ywbc.co.uk 

If you cannot wait until then and require a list of models that are available including many at half price then you can send for an updated list free of charge from the following address:

YARDLEY WOOD BUS CLUB, PO BOX 14029, BIRMINGHAM B13 3FN

Thursday 26 July 2007

Monday 23 July 2007

20134 Bedford OB Southern National
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE
29406 Bristol RELH D/ Purpose Lincolnshire White N.B.C
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE

Sunday 22 July 2007

EFE have now received the first shots of the AEC RLH (no photographs are available at this time)

The tooling for the new 2RT2 and revised RT models have been delayed due to the appearance of a serious crack in the core of the lower deck mould.

The decorated sample for the first release of the new artic tanker (Bedford TK drawing single axle oval tanker as operated by Texaco). This model will be featured in forthcoming release sheets.

New model announced: 30707 AEC Renown Scottish Omnibus (no other details available at this time)

EFE Sinsheim 31904A RML2306. This model will be offered to subscribers by way of a draw with the cost to the winning subscribers being £25.00 + P&P. An entry form is included with the mailing.

EFE MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 23 JULY 2007
EFE have advised me that the following models are scheduled for release next week:
20441 Bristol VRIII East Kent NBC CLICK HERE
20636 Plaxton Pointer Dart Southern Vectis CLICK HERE

CORGI OOC MODELS SCHEDULED FOR RELEASE WEEK COMMENCING 23 JULY 2007
Corgi have advised me that the following models are scheduled for release next week:
OM40817 Bristol Lodekka FS - Western SMT CLICK HERE
OM41703 RTW - London Transport CLICK HERE

Saturday 21 July 2007

Tuesday 17 July 2007

PHOTOGRAPH OF RECENTLY RELEASED EFE MODEL
Click on the link below to view a photograph of the production version of this model courtesy of Phil Howard:
27312 Leyland TD1 Closed Rear Fishwick & Sons CLICK HERE to view

Monday 16 July 2007

UKBUS4012 Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympian

First Somerset & Avon

There is no doubt that the Olympian was the most successful classic British double-decker in the last two decades of the 20^th Century. When we recall all aspects of the Olympian, we will soon remember the last UK Olympian – W437 CWX.

Creative Master Northcord Limited is now making the above come true in replica form - its UKBUS4012, the Alexander Royale-bodied Volvo Olympian in its latest livery – First Bus.

UKBUS4012 represents fleet number 34110 (W437 CWX) that was delivered (as its fleet number 437) to Yorkshire Coastliner Ltd in August 2000, as part of a batch of seven 10.5 long vehicles with 72 seater Alexander Royale bodies, powered by Volvo 245 bhp 9.6 litre engines. These were the last Olympian chassis built for the British market, 437 being the very last to enter service (as replicated earlier by CMNL as its UKBUS4002).

Its delivery also marked the end of traditional, step-entry double-deck production in the United Kingdom, the Olympian being the ultimate development of a long line of successful Leyland buses.

After leaving Yorkshire Coastliner, this Volvo Olympian arrived in Bath in May 2006 and, to date, has been and still is operating the Bath / Chippenham 231/232 route.

UKBUS4012 is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the square-mounted gasket windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible. Another main feature on the UKBUS4012 model is its extensive handrails on both upper deck and lower deck.  It is one of the significant achievements on this new casting. The headlight and indicator units at the front are made of individual components to look more realistic.

The brand new single-door Alexander Royale Volvo Olympian double-deck bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P.R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS4012 model is limited to 1300 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.

Friday 13 July 2007

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

Plaxton Mini Pointer-bodied Dennis Dart

UKBUS3028 Plymouth Citybus

Further to the great success of the previous launch of the Plymouth Citybus Mercedes-Benz Citaro models, CMNL is releasing another Plymouth Citybus bus model with this elegant livery – this time on the popular MPD casting. This is UKBUS3028 carrying Plymouth Citybus standard colours.

The UKBUS3028 Plymouth Citybus MPD replica carries the fleet number 203 and registration number X203 CDV.

Mini Pointer Dart fleet no 203 is one of five such vehicles that have entered service with Plymouth Citybus between 2000 and 2003 and are the second generation of smaller buses to operate in the City. They are carrying on a tradition that began with deregulation in 1986 when the Company introduced large numbers of van-derived Mini buses onto core routes in order to strengthen them against competition.

Such was the success of the first generation of mini buses that they were replaced by larger vehicles, so these days the MPDs concentrate on “niche” routes like Service 45 and 45A which operates “cross city”, linking Cattledown, the City centre and Devonport.

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 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 UKBUS3028 Plymouth Citybus MPD bus models are limited to 1100 pieces produced. It will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. of 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 12 July 2007

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

Oxford Bus Company

UKBUS2015 Plaxton President-bodied Dennis Trident

There has been a bit silence of its Plaxton President-bodied Dennis Trident replicas in the past months, but now Creative Master Northcord Limited (CMNL) has proudly released its latest single door version of this casting. It is UKBUS2015, carrying Oxford Bus Company colours.

UKBUS2015 represents fleet number 904 (R4 OXF) which is one of eight Dennis Tridents with Plaxton President bodies in the Oxford Bus Company fleet, acquired in 2006 from its sister company Go-North East. This batch of buses is used on City35 (Oxford to Abingdon via Kennington) and is unusual in a fleet composed mainly of single deck buses.

The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door and engine detail. This is a one-piece casting whose clean lines accentuate the gasket windows and livery application on which all logos and lettering are clearly legible.

Additionally, UKBUS2015 brings some features which represent the special requirements of the Go-Ahead Group e.g. the full-width destination blind at the rear, etc. 

The brand new single door Plaxton President-bodied Dennis Trident  double-deck bus models will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Porte Publishing Company (Japan), Transit Graphics (Australia), cnmycar.com (P. R. China) and Concorde Hobby Shop (HK) respectively. The UKBUS2015 model is limited to 1300 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.

Wednesday 11 July 2007

CORGI OOC OM41408 – AEC REGENT V/ROE SAMUEL LEDGARD
Corgi have advised the following with regard this model. I have not been advised of a release date at this time:

2nd posting 10 July 2007

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

Brighton & Hove

UKBUS1032 Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Trident

CMNL is proud to release the latest livery on its well-known casting – the Alexander ALX400-bodied Dennis Trident. This is UKBUS1032 carrying Brighton & Hove colours.

This model represents Brighton & Hove 881 (T669 KPU).

When Stagecoach sold its Lewes area operations to Brighton & Hove in September 2005 seven Tridents with Alexander ALX400 bodywork were among the fleet taken over and repainted into Brighton & Hove livery.

These Tridents had originally been in the Stagecoach London fleet but were transferred to Stagecoach South who converted them to single door. Brighton & Hove 881 (T669 KPU) was numerically the first of the acquired Tridents. The model replicates this conversion accurately by showing the painted window pillars either side of where the London-specification centre door had been replaced by a single window.

Now repainted in the generic BH3 livery, 881 carries Brighton & Hove’s innovative and eye-catching advertising, aimed at encouraging car drivers to take the bus, that is applied to non route-branded buses. On its offside 881 carries John Lees’ “I’m on the bus” statement, and it carries the “Annual Bus Travel” rear advert showing comparative costs of annual car travel compared with annual bus travel on Brighton & Hove’s bus services.

For details of all current “I’m on the bus” adverts, recently featuring members of B & H staff as well as passengers, please refer to Brighton & Hove’s own website : http://www.buses.co.uk/

The replica features excellent detailing, inside and out, including an opening engine door and engine detail. 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 also has no unnecessary metal poles to hold it together.

The brand new Brighton & Hove model is based on a Limited Edition of 1300 pieces produced. They will be distributed by John Ayrey Die-Casts Limited (UK), Transit Graphic (Australia), cnmycar.com (P.R. of China), Porte Publishing Company (Japan) 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.

Tuesday 10 July 2007

BRITBUS PHOTOGRAPHS
Click on the links below to view photographs courtesy of Hattons Model Railways of two recently released models from Britbus:

DL06 Dennis Loline North Western Road Car
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
DL06X  Dennis Loline North Western Road Car
Photograph 1 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 2 CLICK HERE to view
Photograph 3 CLICK HERE to view

Monday 9 July 2007

I have also been advised that the following has also been released but I have not yet had this confirmed by any of my trade contacts:
DL06X  Dennis Loline North Western Road Car (No photograph available)

EFE MODEL RELEASED AT FISHWICK CENTENARY EVENT
I am grateful to Chris Elkin for advising me that the following was on sale at the Fishwick Centenary event today although it has not yet gone on general sale:
27312 Leyland TD1 Closed Rear Fishwick & Sons CLICK HERE

Sunday 8 July 2007

VISITORS TO BRITISH MODEL BUSES - AN UPDATE
Since publishing details of countries on 4th July, I have been contacted by David in Switzerland and Nik in Hungary who have pointed out that their countries are not listed, although they are very regular visitors to BMB.  My apologies to them.

I have just checked the stats again and there is a category of "other countries". Closer examination reveals that there have been visitors from a further 32 countries, although the individual countries are unfortunately not listed. The countries listed on 4th July comprised 95% of all visits to the site for the first few days in July whilst the 32 "other countries" comprised the remaining 5%.

Friday 6 July 2007

VISITORS TO BRITISH MODEL BUSES
I have just been looking through the web site statistics for BMB. You might be interested to know that there have been visitors from the following countries since 1st July. I am delighted that the site is receiving such worldwide attention:

Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Sweden, United Kingdom

Wednesday 4 July 2007

Photograph 1
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Photograph 2
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Photograph 3
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Photograph 4
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Photograph 5
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Photograph 6
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Tuesday 3 July 2007

NEW MODELS ANNOUNCED BY BRITBUS
The following new models were announced by Britbus today at North Weald:
DL-07 Dennis Loline III Crosville
To view regular sized image CLICK HERE
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DL-08 Dennis Loline III SELNEC Cheshire
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PHOTOGRAPHS OF PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED BRITBUS MODELS
Click on the links below to view pre-production sample photographs taken by me today at North Weald showing some previously announced models that will be released over the next few months:

Sunday 1 July 2007

July 2007 - News

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